CalientevsPacific Jade
Caliente and Pacific Jade 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
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Caliente
PeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyHerbalBlack currant
Property
| Property | Caliente | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | - | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 33–34% |
| Humulene | - | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |