Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Callista
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachBlackberryStrawberry
Property
| Property | Cascade | Callista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 15–22% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 63–64% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |