CallistavsMount Hood
Callista and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
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 Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Callista | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–5% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 15–22% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 63–64% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |