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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 3.5-6 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 4.5-6.7 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 20-26 %
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| Myrcene:
| 40-65 %
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| Humulene:
| 18-24 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 4-8 %
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| Farnesene:
| 0.1 %
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| Total Oil:
| 0.8-2.1 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| 50
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| Midseason
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| Harvest:
| Moderate
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
A triploid released in 1993 as part of a program attempting to develop an American substitute for Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Crystal was derived primarily from Hallertauer with contributions from Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. Also known as CJF-Hallertau. Sister hops from the same program include Liberty, Mount Hood, and Ultra.
Crystal has a very mild character, clean and slightly spicy, and is generally used in lagers and pilsners.
