Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryTropical
Property
| Property | Calypso | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem