CallistavsYellow Sub
Callista and Yellow Sub 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
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Callista
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeApricotBlackberry
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitPeachPineStrawberry
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRed
Property
| Property | Callista | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–5% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | - |
| Co-humulone | 15–22% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 63–64% | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Amarillo