{"product_id":"us-crystal-hop-pellets","title":"Crystal Hop Pellets 2025 – US Floral, Spice \u0026 Citrus Aroma Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2025 US Crystal Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBred at Oregon State University and released commercially in 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParentage includes Hallertau, Cascade, Brewer's Gold, and Early Green hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma hop (with low to moderate alpha—classic for late\/flavor\/aroma use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Alpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5–6.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGentle spring blossoms, soft elderflower, violet, and wildflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMild noble spice, black pepper, nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSubtle lemon zest and sweet orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMint, lemongrass, and green herbal notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSometimes a touch of woody earth or tea-like character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for its clean, crisp, and delicate aroma—modeled after noble German varieties, but with a gentle American brightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms beautifully for late hopping, whirlpool, aroma, and dry hopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds traditional noble-hop complexity to lagers, Kölsch, wheat, and clean pale ale styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow cohumulone yields a remarkably smooth, subtle bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Beer Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilsner, Helles, Kölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlonde Ale, Wheat Beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Ale, Golden Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale Ale, Saison, Farmhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh (more classic noble character)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiberty (similar soft floral\/citrus, also US-bred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMt. Hood (softer, less spicy, similar noble tones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrystal was bred as an American answer to noble European hops, resulting in a delicately floral, slightly spicy profile that works beautifully in both German and American classic beer styles!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northwest Hops","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44757711880382,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 lb","offer_id":44757711913150,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44757711945918,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lb","offer_id":44757711978686,"sku":"","price":215.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/8842\/files\/US-Crystal.jpg?v=1756862771","url":"https:\/\/northwesthops.ca\/en-ca\/products\/us-crystal-hop-pellets","provider":"Northwest Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}