Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 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 Helga
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Helga | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt