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