Crystal was bred in 1983 by the USDA, Crystal is a triploid aroma-type cultivar from Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. It is primarily grown in Oregon and has become increasingly popular among craft brewers due to its versatility in a variety of beverage styles.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include woody and green.
Possible substitutions include Mt. Hood, Liberty, Hallertauer, Tettnanger, Strisselspalt
| Alpha Acid | 3 - 6% |
| Beta Acid | 6 - 8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23 - 26% |
| Total Oil | 0.8 - 2.3 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.4 - 1% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 30 - 55% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.6 - 1% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 5 - 12% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 20 - 30% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.4 - 0.7% of total oil |