Yellow SubvsCrystal
Yellow Sub and Crystal are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
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 Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Crystal
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Yellow Sub | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.2–7.2% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | - | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–26% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–55% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |