Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusMandarinZestPeach
Only in Hydra
TangerineResinLimeBerryWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Caliente
PineStone fruitLemon
Property
| Property | Hydra | Caliente |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 4.3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 35% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | - |
| Humulene | 11–12% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |