HarmonievsCallista

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

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

Callista

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–5%

Beta acid

5–10%

Total oil

0.7–2.1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Harmonie

  • 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

CaramelApricot

Only in Harmonie

BananaGreen

Only in Callista

PearPassion fruitOrangePeachPineBlackberryStrawberry

Property

PropertyHarmonieCallista
Alpha acid4–8%2–5%
Beta acid5–8%5–10%
Co-humulone19–22%15–22%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL0.7–2.1 mL
Myrcene30–40%63–64%
Humulene10–20%-
Caryophyllene6–11%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginCzech RepublicGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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