2024 US Crystal T90 Hop Pellets
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US Crystal Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Bred at Oregon State University and released commercially in 1993
- Parentage includes Hallertau, Cascade, Brewer's Gold, and Early Green hops
Type:
- Aroma hop (with low to moderate alpha—classic for late/flavor/aroma use)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 3–6.5%
Beta Acids:
- 5–6.7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Floral: Gentle spring blossoms, soft elderflower, violet, and wildflower
- Spicy: Mild noble spice, black pepper, nutmeg
- Citrus: Subtle lemon zest and sweet orange
- Herbal: Mint, lemongrass, and green herbal notes
- Other: Sometimes a touch of woody earth or tea-like character
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known for its clean, crisp, and delicate aroma—modeled after noble German varieties, but with a gentle American brightness
- Performs beautifully for late hopping, whirlpool, aroma, and dry hopping
- Adds traditional noble-hop complexity to lagers, Kölsch, wheat, and clean pale ale styles
- Low cohumulone yields a remarkably smooth, subtle bitterness
Best Beer Styles:
- Pilsner, Helles, Kölsch
- Blonde Ale, Wheat Beer
- Cream Ale, Golden Ale
- Pale Ale, Saison, Farmhouse
Substitutes:
- Hallertau Mittelfrüh (more classic noble character)
- Liberty (similar soft floral/citrus, also US-bred)
- Mt. Hood (softer, less spicy, similar noble tones)
Fun Fact:
Crystal 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!
Crystal 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!