CalientevsWillamette
Caliente and Willamette 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
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Caliente
PeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Willamette
IncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Caliente | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding