TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
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 TNT Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Crystal
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityGreen
Only in TNT Blend
Citrus
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralSpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | TNT Blend | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | - | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.5 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–55% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt