GrungeistvsCallista

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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

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 Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Callista

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PeachPassion fruit

Only in Grungeist

KiwiLemonFloralLavenderZest

Only in Callista

PearCaramelOrangeApricotPineBlackberryStrawberry

Property

PropertyGrungeistCallista
Alpha acid2.9%2–5%
Beta acid9%5–10%
Co-humulone19.2%15–22%
Total oil-0.7–2.1 mL
Myrcene-63–64%
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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