CalientevsCallista

Caliente (dual purpose) and Callista (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Caliente

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4.3%

Total oil

-

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 Caliente

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Callista

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PeachPine

Only in Caliente

CitrusStone fruitMandarinLemonZest

Only in Callista

PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotBlackberryStrawberry

Property

PropertyCalienteCallista
Alpha acid14–16%2–5%
Beta acid4.3%5–10%
Co-humulone35%15–22%
Total oil-0.7–2.1 mL
Myrcene-63–64%
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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