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|origin=USA
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|noble=No
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|uses=aroma
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|styles=[[Lager]], [[pilsner]], [[Belgian ale]], [[Kolsch]], [[Alt]]
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|substitutions=[[Hallertauer]], [[Mount Hood]], [[Liberty]], [[Ultra]]
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|alpha=3.5-6
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|beta=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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|carophyllene=4-8
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|farnesene=0.1
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|total_oil=0.8-2.1
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|storage=50
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A triploid released in 1993 as part of a program attempting to develop an American substitute for [[Hallertauer Mittelfruh]], '''Crystal''' was derived primarily from [[Hallertauer]] with contributions from [[Cascade]], [[Brewer's Gold]] and [[Early Green]]. Also known as '''CJF-Hallertau'''.
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A very mild finishing hop used mainly in lagers.
 
  
; Flavour : clean and slightly spicy aroma
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Crystal has a very mild character, clean and slightly spicy, and is generally used in lagers and pilsners.
; Styles : lager
 
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General Hop Characteristics
Country of Origin: USA
Noble: No
Uses: aroma
Beer styles: Lager, pilsner, Belgian ale, Kolsch, Alt
Substitutions: Hallertauer, Mount Hood, Liberty, Ultra
Chemical Composition
Alpha Acids: 3.5-6 %
Beta Acids: 4.5-6.7 %
Cohumulone: 20-26 %
Myrcene: 40-65 %
Humulene: 18-24 %
Caryophyllene: 4-8 %
Farnesene: 0.1 %
Total Oil: 0.8-2.1 %
Storage

(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):

50 %
Growing Characteristics
Yield: Midseason
Harvest: Moderate

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 Mittelfruh, Crystal was derived primarily from Hallertauer with contributions from Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. Also known as CJF-Hallertau.

Crystal has a very mild character, clean and slightly spicy, and is generally used in lagers and pilsners.

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