Green BulletvsCrystal
Green Bullet (dual purpose) and Crystal (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
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 Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Crystal
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantFloral
Only in Green Bullet
PinePlumResinDried
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmeg
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt