Calicross Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Calicross was bred at the Riwaka Research Station in New Zealand in the 1960s. It has pedigree of Cluster and Fuggle. Grown commercially in New Zealand from the 60s - 80s.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Calicross, the best alternative is Cluster.

At A Glance

Profile Aroma: Floral, Earth, Fruit
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 5.8 - 7.9%
Substitutes Cluster
Beer Styles Porter, Stout

General Information

Country New Zealand
Storage Stability
Retains 78% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.8 - 7.9%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 7.8%
Cohumulone 38.0%
Total Oil 0.5 - 1.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 61.3%
Humulene 13.2%
Caryophyllene 9.2%
Farnesene 2.1%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1200 - 2300 lbs/acre
Maturity Late
Susceptible Downy Mildew (moderate)
Ease of Harvest Difficult
Sex Female
Leaf Color Green to dark green
Side Arm Length 12" - 30"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-29 18:39:48
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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.