Evergreen BlendvsCallista
Evergreen Blend and Callista are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Callista
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachApricot
Only in Evergreen Blend
LemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangePineBlackberryStrawberry
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Callista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | - | 15–22% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 63–64% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |