CallistavsGalena

Callista and Galena 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

Galena

Aroma

Alpha acid

12–15.5%

Beta acid

7.2–8.7%

Total oil

0.9–2.1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Callista

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pear

Only in Callista

CaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry

Only in Galena

FruityPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertyCallistaGalena
Alpha acid2–5%12–15.5%
Beta acid5–10%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone15–22%36–40%
Total oil0.7–2.1 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene63–64%40–50%
Humulene-11–17%
Caryophyllene-5–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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