Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Crystal
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Delta
CitrusMelon
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruityCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Delta | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
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