AmarillovsCallista

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

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 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 Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Callista

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeApricotPeach

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusLemonMelonGrapefruitDank

Only in Callista

PearCaramelPassion fruitPineBlackberryStrawberry

Property

PropertyAmarilloCallista
Alpha acid7–11%2–5%
Beta acid5.5–8%5–10%
Co-humulone21–24%15–22%
Total oil1–2.3 mL0.7–2.1 mL
Myrcene40–70%63–64%
Humulene19–24%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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