CalypsovsPuławski

Calypso and Puławski 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

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Calypso

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Puławski

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Calypso

FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrusPeach

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Property

PropertyCalypsoPuławski
Alpha acid12–16%8–11%
Beta acid5–6%3–4%
Co-humulone38–42%26–30%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL-
Myrcene30–45%38–39%
Humulene20–35%24–25%
Caryophyllene9–15%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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