CalientevsHallertau Taurus
Caliente and Hallertau Taurus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Caliente
CitrusPeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaSpicyPepperCurryEarthy
Property
| Property | Caliente | Hallertau Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 12–17.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 29–31% |
| Humulene | - | 30–31% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Hallertau Tradition