Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Calypso | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |