Styrian CardinalvsCrystal
Styrian Cardinal and Crystal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt