Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
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 Santiam
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Crystal
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Only in Santiam
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Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruityCinnamonNutmeg
Property
| Property | Santiam | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8.5% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 18–24% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 14–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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