CallistavsProgress

Callista and Progress 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

Progress

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–7.5%

Beta acid

1.8–2.7%

Total oil

0.5–0.8 mL

United Kingdom

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 Progress

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Callista

PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Property

PropertyCallistaProgress
Alpha acid2–5%5–7.5%
Beta acid5–10%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone15–22%25–27%
Total oil0.7–2.1 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene63–64%25–30%
Humulene-40–47%
Caryophyllene-12–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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