Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Walhalla
Alpha acid
5.97–10%
Beta acid
3.75–6%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Walhalla
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Walhalla
CitrusGarlicGrassyHerbal
Property
| Property | Crystal | Walhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 5.97–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 3.75–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt