CalypsovsMotueka

Calypso and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Calypso

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Motueka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–1 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Calypso

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Motueka

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LimeCitrus

Only in Calypso

FruityApplePearStone fruitPeach

Only in Motueka

MojitoLemonTropicalFloral

Property

PropertyCalypsoMotueka
Alpha acid12–16%5–8.5%
Beta acid5–6%5–5.5%
Co-humulone38–42%25–35%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL0.8–1 mL
Myrcene30–45%47–48%
Humulene20–35%3–4%
Caryophyllene9–15%1–3%
Farnesene0–1%12–13%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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