CallistavsStyrian Golding
Callista and Styrian Golding 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
Styrian Golding
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry
Only in Styrian Golding
EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble
Property
| Property | Callista | Styrian Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–22% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.1 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 63–64% | 27–33% |
| Humulene | - | 34–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 2–5% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Grungeist