Pacific CrestvsCrystal
Pacific Crest and Crystal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
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 Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassyHerbalPine
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruityCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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