US Crystal
Pedigree A Triploid variety developed from the German Hallertau aroma hop variety with contributions from Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. Released in 1993 to the hop industry.
Maturity Mid-season
Yield 1350 - 2250 kg./ha. or 1200 - 2000 lb./ac.
Growth Habit A fairly strong growing hop
Disease Reaction Somewhat susceptible to downy mildew. Good yield potential.
Pickability No problems
Drying/Baling No problems
Cone Structure Medium-sized fairly neat cones
% of whole oil
Quality
Luplin Moderately abundant, normal yellow color
Aroma Mild and pleasant, spicy and flowery
Alpha Acids 2.0 - 4.5% w/w
Beta Acids 4.5 - 6.5% w/w
Co-Humulone 20 - 26% of alpha acids
Storageability 50% alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20º C
Total Oil 1.0-1.5 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 40 - 60% of whole oil
Humulene 18 - 24% of whole oil
Caryphyllene
Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Aroma variety with well-balanced bittering potential. It is the most popular hop in the craft-brewing industry. Few still used by major breweries. Good for dry hopping.
Possible Substitutions Centennial, Amarillo, possibly Columbus
Beer Styles Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, Barley wines
Other Information Released in 1972 and well established in the U.S. industry, and was the first commercial aroma hop developed by the U.S.