Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Gemini
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrusPeach
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Property
| Property | Calypso | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 6–10.4% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–4.28% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 31–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 32–33% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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