Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
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 CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Calypso | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.5–5.5% |
| 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 |