{"product_id":"crystal-hops","title":"Crystal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoody and Spicy • Mild Floral Aroma • An American Take on Hallertau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal is an American aroma hop released by Oregon State University in 1993, bred from Hallertau with Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green in its lineage. It is often described as an American version of Hallertau Mittelfruh, with a little more spice and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur lot measures 4.9% alpha acid, which keeps it in the gentle range where late additions add aroma rather than bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper and cinnamon spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight herbal character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, clean bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly additions give a smooth, mild bitterness. Late additions and dry hops bring out the spicy, woody side that sets it apart from the German noble hops it descends from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal works in a wide range of lighter and malt-forward styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Special Bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKolsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a good choice for lagers and English-style ales where a mild, spicy hop fits better than a fruity one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, use 1 oz at 60 minutes for a mild bittering charge and 1 oz at 5 to 15 minutes or flameout for aroma. In an ESB or pale ale, 1 oz as a dry hop adds a woody, spicy note behind the malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with Cascade in American pale ales, or with German Tradition or Hallertau in lagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 4.9% (measured on our lot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Woody, spicy, floral, herbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Aroma, occasionally bittering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, 15 min, flameout, dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Hallertau Mittelfruh, Hersbrucker, Mt. Hood, Liberty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Pale ale, ESB, pilsner, Kolsch, Belgian ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are brewing an ESB, a pilsner or an American pale ale, Crystal adds a mild, spicy hop character that works quietly in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":48102978388166,"sku":"crystal-hops-1oz","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":48102978420934,"sku":"crystal-hops-2oz","price":3.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48102978453702,"sku":"crystal-hops-4oz","price":7.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48102978486470,"sku":"crystal-hops-8oz","price":15.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_c86f4409-c9d9-417c-8534-d18174c9c9a9.png?v=1790792966","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/crystal-hops","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}