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
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Styrian Eagle
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
| Property | Caliente | Styrian Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 12.5–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 52–60% |
| Humulene | - | 0–2.5% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–10% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |