Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Riwaka
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Caliente
PeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Caliente | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 67–70% |
| Humulene | - | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |