Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Callista
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Callista | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–5% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 15–22% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.1 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 63–64% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | - | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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