Styrian EaglevsCaliente
Styrian Eagle and Caliente are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Eagle
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Caliente
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PinePeach
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaBlack currant
Only in Caliente
CitrusStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Caliente |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | - |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |