Styrian DragonvsCrystal
Styrian Dragon and Crystal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Dragon
Alpha acid
6–11%
Beta acid
7.5–8.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.1 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 Dragon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Crystal
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Styrian Dragon
CitrusGrapefruitLemonBerryRoseTropical
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Styrian Dragon | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–11% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 7.5–8.5% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–24% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.1 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–63% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 22–33% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt