Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeCitrusPeach
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruit
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinBerryWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Property
| Property | Calypso | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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