CallistavsEvergreen Blend

Callista and Evergreen Blend 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

Evergreen Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–7.5%

Beta acid

4.3–4.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Callista

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Evergreen Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

ApricotPeach

Only in Callista

PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangePineBlackberryStrawberry

Only in Evergreen Blend

LemonGreenWatermelonTangerine

Property

PropertyCallistaEvergreen Blend
Alpha acid2–5%7–7.5%
Beta acid5–10%4.3–4.5%
Co-humulone15–22%-
Total oil0.7–2.1 mL-
Myrcene63–64%30–32%
Humulene-20–22%
Caryophyllene-10–12%
Farnesene-1–3%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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