Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Waimea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineMandarin
Only in Caliente
PeachStone fruitLemonZest
Only in Waimea
HerbalTangerine
Property
| Property | Caliente | Waimea |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 14.5–19% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 59–61% |
| Humulene | - | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | - | 4–6% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |