CalientevsWarrior

Caliente and Warrior 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

Warrior

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–18%

Beta acid

4.3–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Caliente

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Warrior

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Caliente

CitrusPeachStone fruitMandarinLemonZest

Only in Warrior

MildResin

Property

PropertyCalienteWarrior
Alpha acid14–16%14.5–18%
Beta acid4.3%4.3–6%
Co-humulone35%22–26%
Total oil-1–2.5 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-15–18%
Caryophyllene-11–14%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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