Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Belma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Caliente
PeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryTropical
Property
| Property | Caliente | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 4–8% |
| 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