CalientevsCalypso

Caliente and Calypso are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Caliente

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4.3%

Total oil

-

United States

Calypso

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Caliente

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Calypso

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPeachStone fruit

Only in Caliente

PineMandarinLemonZest

Only in Calypso

FruityApplePearLime

Property

PropertyCalienteCalypso
Alpha acid14–16%12–16%
Beta acid4.3%5–6%
Co-humulone35%38–42%
Total oil-1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene-30–45%
Humulene-20–35%
Caryophyllene-9–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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