Calypso™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Calypso™ was bred a Hopsteiner Breeding Program. The hop is a cross between a Hopsteiner male derived from Nugget, USDA 19058m and Hopsteiner breeding female 98005.

Calypso™ explodes with aroma that make it a great for dry hopping.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Calypso, the best alternatives are Cascade, Galena, or Huell Melon.

At A Glance

Profile Pear, apple, tropical fruit, lime
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 12.0 - 14.0%
Substitutes Cascade, Galena, Huell Melon
Pairs with Cascade, Centennial, El Dorado®, Mosaic®
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, IPA, Stout

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 65 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 12.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 40.0 - 42.0%
Total Oil 1.6 - 2.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0 - 45.0%
Humulene 20.0 - 35.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0 - 15.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.3 - 0.5%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2500 - 2700 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Tolerant Downy mildew, verticillium wilt
Susceptible Powdery mildew
Growth Rate Vigorous
Cones Very large with compact density

Calypso Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-17 19:38:37
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.