CalientevsSorachi Ace
Caliente and Sorachi Ace 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
Sorachi Ace
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Sorachi Ace
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Caliente
PeachPineStone fruitMandarinZest
Only in Sorachi Ace
DillWoodyTobaccoHerbal
Property
| Property | Caliente | Sorachi Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 20–26% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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