Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 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 Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Callista
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Callista
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry
Property
| Property | Golding | Callista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 15–22% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.7–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 63–64% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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