CrystalvsYellow Sub

Crystal and Yellow Sub are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Crystal

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.8–6%

Beta acid

4.5–8.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.3 mL

United States

Yellow Sub

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.2–7.2%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Crystal

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yellow Sub

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Crystal

WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant

Only in Yellow Sub

SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry

Property

PropertyCrystalYellow Sub
Alpha acid2.8–6%6.2–7.2%
Beta acid4.5–8.5%-
Co-humulone20–26%-
Total oil0.8–2.3 mL-
Myrcene30–55%-
Humulene20–30%-
Caryophyllene5–12%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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