CalientevsEclipse

Caliente and Eclipse 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

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United States

Eclipse

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.7–19%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.7 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Caliente

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eclipse

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPineMandarin

Only in Caliente

PeachStone fruitLemonZest

Only in Eclipse

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Property

PropertyCalienteEclipse
Alpha acid14–16%15.7–19%
Beta acid4.3%5.9–9%
Co-humulone35%33–37%
Total oil-1.8–2.7 mL
Myrcene-35–49%
Humulene-0–2%
Caryophyllene-6–12%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose