Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Contessa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Vista
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GreenFloralPear
Only in Contessa
Lemongrass
Only in Vista
TropicalTangerineMelonCitrusSweet
Property
| Property | Contessa | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |