Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tropica
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 Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Calypso | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | - |
| Humulene | 20–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon