Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
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United States
Grungeist
Alpha acid
2.9%
Beta acid
9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Grungeist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachLemonZest
Only in Caliente
CitrusPineStone fruitMandarin
Only in Grungeist
KiwiPassion fruitFloralLavender
Property
| Property | Caliente | Grungeist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 2.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 9% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 19.2% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Callista