Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Callista
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachBlackberryStrawberry
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Callista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 15–22% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.7–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 63–64% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |