Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLime
Only in Taiheke
TropicalGrapefruitLemonFloralSpicy
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Calypso |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 38–42% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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