Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPeachMandarinZest
Only in Caliente
PineStone fruitLemon
Only in Hydra
TangerineResinLimeBerryWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Property
| Property | Caliente | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | - | 54–55% |
| Humulene | - | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |