MonroevsCallista

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

Monroe

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–2.9%

Beta acid

6.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.95–1 mL

Germany

Callista

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–5%

Beta acid

5–10%

Total oil

0.7–2.1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Monroe

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Callista

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

StrawberryPassion fruitOrange

Only in Monroe

MildSmoothCherryPlumRaspberryRaspberry

Only in Callista

PearCaramelApricotPeachPineBlackberry

Property

PropertyMonroeCallista
Alpha acid2.5–2.9%2–5%
Beta acid6.5–7.5%5–10%
Co-humulone-15–22%
Total oil0.95–1 mL0.7–2.1 mL
Myrcene-63–64%
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginGermanyGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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