Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 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 El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityPearStone fruit
Only in Calypso
AppleLimeCitrusPeach
Only in El Dorado
TropicalWatermelonCandy
Property
| Property | Calypso | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |