CalypsovsSouthern Dawn
Calypso and Southern Dawn are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityCitrus
Only in Calypso
ApplePearStone fruitLimePeach
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Calypso | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–10% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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