Sylva
Alpha acid
4–7.3%
Beta acid
3–7%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Australia
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 Sylva
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Crystal
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralWoody
Only in Sylva
BohemianHoppy
Only in Crystal
GreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Sylva | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7.3% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 3–7% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–28% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–36% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 18–27% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 22–28% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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