EclipsevsCaliente

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

Eclipse

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.7–19%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.7 mL

Australia

Caliente

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4.3%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Eclipse

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

When to pick Caliente

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPineMandarin

Only in Eclipse

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Only in Caliente

PeachStone fruitLemonZest

Property

PropertyEclipseCaliente
Alpha acid15.7–19%14–16%
Beta acid5.9–9%4.3%
Co-humulone33–37%35%
Total oil1.8–2.7 mL-
Myrcene35–49%-
Humulene0–2%-
Caryophyllene6–12%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose