Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
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 Herald
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Herald
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusClean
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Herald | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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