GalenavsCallista

Galena and Callista are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Galena

Aroma

Alpha acid

12–15.5%

Beta acid

7.2–8.7%

Total oil

0.9–2.1 mL

United States

Callista

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–5%

Beta acid

5–10%

Total oil

0.7–2.1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Callista

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pear

Only in Galena

FruityPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Only in Callista

CaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry

Property

PropertyGalenaCallista
Alpha acid12–15.5%2–5%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%5–10%
Co-humulone36–40%15–22%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL0.7–2.1 mL
Myrcene40–50%63–64%
Humulene11–17%-
Caryophyllene5–9%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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