Hallertau GoldvsCrystal
Hallertau Gold and Crystal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Gold
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.7–1.8 mL
Germany
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 Hallertau Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Crystal
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Gold
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Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Hallertau Gold | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1.7–1.8 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 62–64% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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