Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Callista
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruitPeach
Only in Harlequin
Pineapple
Only in Callista
PearCaramelOrangeApricotPineBlackberryStrawberry
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Callista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 15–22% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.7–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 63–64% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | - |
| Origin | UK | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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