Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeApricotPine
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitPeachBlackberryStrawberry
Only in Idaho 7
Black currantTropicalCitrusGrapefruitPapayaResinFloralBlack currantEarthy
Property
| Property | Callista | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–5% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–22% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.1 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 63–64% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |