Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 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 Crystal
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Callista
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry
Property
| Property | Crystal | Callista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 15–22% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 0.7–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 63–64% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |