CashmerevsCalypso

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

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Calypso

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Calypso

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityLimePeach

Only in Cashmere

LemonMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Calypso

ApplePearStone fruitCitrus

Property

PropertyCashmereCalypso
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%12–16%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%5–6%
Co-humulone22–24%38–42%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene39–42%30–45%
Humulene26–29%20–35%
Caryophyllene11–13%9–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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