United StatesCalypso substitutes
Proven alternatives to Calypso and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Belma
USADual purpose2012IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8.5–12.1%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil1–2.5 mL
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineapple+4
Cascade
USADual purpose1972IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.5–9%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus+1
Galena
USAAroma1978Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid12–15.5%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL
FruityPearPineappleBlack currant+5
Huell Melon
GermanyAroma2012Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid6.9–8%
Beta acid6–8%
Total oil0.8–1.2 mL
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruity+3
Similar aroma profiles
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New ZealandHow to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.