GrungeistvsCrystal

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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Crystal

Aroma

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 Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Crystal

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonLavenderZest

Only in Crystal

WoodyGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant

Property

PropertyGrungeistCrystal
Alpha acid2.9%2.8–6%
Beta acid9%4.5–8.5%
Co-humulone19.2%20–26%
Total oil-0.8–2.3 mL
Myrcene-30–55%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-5–12%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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