Southern AromavsCrystal
Southern Aroma and Crystal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Aroma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Crystal
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralBlack currant
Only in Southern Aroma
HayHerbalStrawNoble
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmeg
Property
| Property | Southern Aroma | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.6–7.3% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–6% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 19–25% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–28% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Motueka