Sitiva BlendvsCrystal
Sitiva Blend and Crystal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
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 Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitPeachLime
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt