CalientevsStyrian Eagle

Caliente and Styrian Eagle 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

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Caliente

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Styrian Eagle

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PeachPine

Only in Caliente

CitrusStone fruitMandarinLemonZest

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaBlack currant

Property

PropertyCalienteStyrian Eagle
Alpha acid14–16%12.5–17.5%
Beta acid4.3%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone35%20–23%
Total oil-2.5–4.6 mL
Myrcene-52–60%
Humulene-0–2.5%
Caryophyllene-4–7%
Farnesene-6–10%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose