NZH-107
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.4–2.2 mL
New Zealand
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 NZH-107
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Crystal
- 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 NZH-107
Passion fruitCitrusGrapefruit
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | NZH-107 | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.2 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 7–10% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–8% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt