Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Callista
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruitApricotPine
Only in Callista
PearCaramelOrangePeachBlackberryStrawberry
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitBerryBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Callista | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–22% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.1 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 63–64% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |