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Crystal Hops?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:45 pm
by BeerRust
Does anyone have any experience with them? I am thinking of using for a cucumber beer, ALC with cucs, and cyrstal for 20min.
Re: Crystal Hops?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:02 pm
by Beer-lord
I've used small amounts in a number of my IPA's...still have a small amount in the freezer.
I believe they are somewhat on the lower end of bittering and I personally don't think they add that much to IPA's but are similar to Mt. Hood (I think). I've seen quite a few pilsner recipes that call for crystal.
Re: Crystal Hops?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:04 pm
by gwcr
Personally haven't used them, but here is part of their USDA profile.
"MAJOIR TRAITS: Similar oil profile as Hallertauer mittelfrueh; pleasant continental-type
aroma; suitable for flavoring beers and ales when Hallertaur-type aroma
is desired.
OTHER INFORMATION: Crystal is a half-sister of Mt. Hood (USDA 21455), Liberty
(USDA 21457), and Ultra (USDA 21484)."