CalypsovsCashmere

Calypso and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Calypso

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Calypso

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityLimePeach

Only in Calypso

ApplePearStone fruitCitrus

Only in Cashmere

LemonMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Property

PropertyCalypsoCashmere
Alpha acid12–16%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid5–6%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone38–42%22–24%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene30–45%39–42%
Humulene20–35%26–29%
Caryophyllene9–15%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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