Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
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 Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Crystal
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Enigma | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc