Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 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 Crystal
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Callista | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–5% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–22% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.1 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 63–64% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |