CallistavsSummer

Callista and Summer 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

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

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 Summer

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Passion fruitApricotPeach

Only in Callista

PearCaramelOrangePineBlackberryStrawberry

Only in Summer

MelonGrassyCitrusStone fruit

Property

PropertyCallistaSummer
Alpha acid2–5%5.6–6.4%
Beta acid5–10%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone15–22%20–25%
Total oil0.7–2.1 mL1.4–2 mL
Myrcene63–64%29–38%
Humulene-28–50%
Caryophyllene-8–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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