Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Belma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryTropical
Only in Caliente
PeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Property
| Property | Belma | Caliente |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–12.1% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 4.3% |
| Co-humulone | - | 35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 65–68% | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem