Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Crystal
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Hydra | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt