Crystal Hop Rhizome
Grow your own Crystal hops!
These Crystal Rhizomes are root cuttings off the hop bine; to be planted in well-drained soil with plenty of sun and room to climb, then harvest and dry the flower cones in late summer for your brewing pleasure! Crystal hops are mild and pleasant with a delicate blend of spices and flowers. The variety is versatile and wildly popular.
Important Notes:
- Rhizomes ship directly from the supplier as soon as they are available (typically mid-April).
- The minimum order is two (2) rhizomes. Since these are live root stock, we cannot guarantee they will grow so ordering two of each variety desired is optimal to provide the greatest chances of success.
- Rhizomes will be shipped through the US Postal Service. Please provide a USPS-deliverable address with these orders. If you have a PO Box address and wish to order rhizomes, please include ONLY rhizomes on that order.
- Due to local restrictions, we cannot ship rhizomes to HI, AK, WA, or ID.
Crystal: A lot alpha acid hop that adds a woody, floral characteristics along with a faint fruity spiciness with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper.
Usage: Aroma
Flavor Profile: Woody, Floral and fruity with spice.
Similar Hop Varities: Liberty, Mount Hood, German Hallertau, Ultra
Typical Beer Styles: Bitter, Pilsner, Light Lager, Golden Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, Chocolate Stout, American Lager
Typical Crystal Hop Statistics:
- Alpha Acids:2.8 – 4.4%
- Beta Acids: 5.8 – 7%
- Co-Humulone: 21 – 26% of alpha acids
- Total Oil: 0.82 mls/100g
