Product Description
Calypso Hops
Calypso™ is a bold American dual-purpose hop developed by Hopsteiner. Bred from Nugget and USDA 19058m, it offers a unique flavor and aroma profile with distinct notes of pear, apple, and tropical fruit. Its high alpha acid content and complex oil composition make it suitable for both bittering and aroma additions in a variety of beer styles.
Calypso Hops Overview
- Flavors: Pear, apple, tropical fruit, melon, citrus, black pepper, cherry blossom
- Primary Usage: Dual-purpose (bittering and aroma)
- Best Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Stout, Barleywine, British Bitter
- Similar Varieties: Cascade, Belma, Huell Melon
Background
Introduced in 2012, Calypso has captivated brewers with its versatile and evolving character. Light usage imparts subtle notes of pear and melon, while heavier additions reveal stone fruit and tropical aromas. Its markedly smooth bittering and complex profile add depth to a wide range of beer styles.
Calypso Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 12.0 – 14.0% |
| Beta Acids | 5.0 – 6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 40 – 42% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 1.6 – 2.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 30 – 45% |
| Humulene | 20 – 35% |
| Caryophyllene | 9 – 15% |
| Farnesene | <1% |
| Linalool | 0.3 – 0.5% |
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Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 1 |
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Description
Calypso Hops Calypso™ is a bold American dual-purpose hop developed by Hopsteiner. Bred from Nugget and USDA 19058m, it offers a unique flavor and aroma profile with distinct notes of pear, apple, and tropical fruit. Its high alpha acid content and complex oil composition make it suitable for both bittering and aroma additions in a variety of beer styles. Calypso Hops Overview Flavors: Pear, apple, tropical fruit, melon, citrus, black pepper, cherry blossom Primary Usage: Dual-purpose (bittering and aroma) Best Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Stout, Barleywine, British Bitter Similar Varieties: Cascade, Belma, Huell Melon Background Introduced in 2012, Calypso has captivated brewers with its versatile and evolving character. Light usage imparts subtle notes of pear and melon, while heavier additions reveal stone fruit and tropical aromas. Its markedly smooth bittering and complex profile add depth to a wide range of beer styles. Calypso Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 12.0 – 14.0% Beta Acids 5.0 – 6.0% Cohumulone 40 – 42% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 1.6 – 2.5 mL/100g Myrcene 30 – 45% Humulene 20 – 35% Caryophyllene 9 – 15% Farnesene <1% Linalool 0.3 – 0.5%
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Northern Brewer LLC Best Price | $2.49 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
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