CalientevsJarrylo

Caliente and Jarrylo 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

-

United States

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 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 Jarrylo

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Lemon

Only in Caliente

CitrusPeachPineStone fruitMandarinZest

Only in Jarrylo

LimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyCalienteJarrylo
Alpha acid14–16%15–17%
Beta acid4.3%6–7.5%
Co-humulone35%34–37%
Total oil-3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene-40–55%
Humulene-15–18%
Caryophyllene-8–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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