CallistavsSantiam

Callista and Santiam 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

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Callista

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Santiam

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Callista

PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry

Only in Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyCallistaSantiam
Alpha acid2–5%5–8.5%
Beta acid5–10%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone15–22%18–24%
Total oil0.7–2.1 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene63–64%15–25%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-14–18%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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