Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Calypso | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |