AhtanumvsCallista

Ahtanum and Callista are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Ahtanum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

United States

Callista

Aroma

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

PropertyAhtanumCallista
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%2–5%
Beta acid4–6.5%5–10%
Co-humulone30–35%15–22%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.7–2.1 mL
Myrcene45–55%63–64%
Humulene15–22%-
Caryophyllene9–12%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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