Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
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United States
Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tillicum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Caliente
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruitCitrus
Only in Tillicum
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Only in Caliente
PeachPineMandarinLemonZest
Property
| Property | Tillicum | Caliente |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–15.5% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 9.5–11.5% | 4.3% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 35% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | - |
| Humulene | 13–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |