Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Eureka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPeachPineStone fruitMandarin
Only in Caliente
LemonZest
Only in Eureka
HerbalDarkMintBlack currantDank
Property
| Property | Caliente | Eureka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 17–20% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 42–44% |
| Humulene | - | 29–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 0–1% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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