Styrian EaglevsCalypso

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

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Styrian Eagle

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Calypso

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Peach

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaPineBlack currant

Only in Calypso

FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrus

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleCalypso
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%12–16%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%5–6%
Co-humulone20–23%38–42%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene52–60%30–45%
Humulene0–2.5%20–35%
Caryophyllene4–7%9–15%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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