CallistavsAmarillo

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

Callista

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–5%

Beta acid

5–10%

Total oil

0.7–2.1 mL

Germany

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Callista

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Amarillo

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeApricotPeach

Only in Callista

PearCaramelPassion fruitPineBlackberryStrawberry

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusLemonMelonGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyCallistaAmarillo
Alpha acid2–5%7–11%
Beta acid5–10%5.5–8%
Co-humulone15–22%21–24%
Total oil0.7–2.1 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene63–64%40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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