Crystal Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets
| Hops Name: | Crystal |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Hops Purpose: | Aroma |
| Alpha Acidity: | A/A: 2.5% |
| Aroma & Flavor: | Woody, Floral, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tropical Fruit |
Crystal Hops for Soft Floral Character and Clean American Noble-Like Balance
Crystal is a U.S. grown hop offered here for brewers looking for a gentler, more traditional aroma profile than louder modern fruit-forward varieties. Often described as one of the more refined American aroma hops, Crystal brings floral, herbal, woody, and lightly spicy character that makes it especially useful in beers where balance, drinkability, and subtle hop expression matter more than raw intensity. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tropical Fruit.
Its background as a triploid aroma hop with Hallertau Mittelfrüh influence helps explain why it often feels closer to noble-style brewing than to aggressive American hop schedules. That makes Crystal especially appealing for brewers who want something clean, polished, and versatile across lighter and more classic beer styles.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Crystal is most often associated with floral, herbal, and woody notes, with supporting spice and light citrus. It is typically used as an aroma hop rather than a pure bittering workhorse, and it performs especially well in late-kettle additions, whirlpool use, and other flavor-forward parts of the hop schedule where subtlety and elegance matter.
In the brewhouse, Crystal works especially well in lager, pilsner, pale ale, and wheat beer. It is a strong fit for brewers who want a cleaner hop profile with a soft American edge, especially in recipes where high-impact tropical or resinous varieties would feel out of place.
Why Brewers Choose Crystal
Brewers choose Crystal when they want a hop that offers noble-like balance with dependable American availability. It is useful for building restrained aroma, supporting classic lager and ale styles, and adding floral-herbal complexity without overwhelming the rest of the beer.
Hop Specifications
- Origin: United States
- Hop form: T-90 Pellets
- Alpha acid: 2.25-5.5%
- Beta acid: 4.5-6.5%
- Total oils: 0.8-1.3 mL/100g
- Typical beer styles: Lager, pilsner, pale ale, and wheat beer
Packaging and Storage
Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve aroma intensity, hop oils, and overall brewing performance.