Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrusPeach
Property
| Property | Puławski | Calypso |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 38–42% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon