Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Topaz
Alpha acid
13.7–20.1%
Beta acid
4.9–7.9%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Topaz
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrusPeach
Only in Topaz
LycheeCloveResinGrassyTropicalPinePassion fruit
Property
| Property | Calypso | Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 13.7–20.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.9–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 47–53% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.3–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 18–56% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 8–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |