Mystic
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
UK
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 Mystic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Crystal
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantWoody
Only in Mystic
CitrusPassion fruit
Only in Crystal
FloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmeg
Property
| Property | Mystic | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 0% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Barbe Rouge
Hersbrucker