CalypsovsCentennial
Calypso and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Calypso | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |