Yellow SubvsCallista

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

Yellow Sub

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.2–7.2%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Germany

Callista

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–5%

Beta acid

5–10%

Total oil

0.7–2.1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Yellow Sub

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Callista

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

ApricotOrangeBlackberry

Only in Yellow Sub

SweetCitrusRed

Only in Callista

PearCaramelPassion fruitPeachPineStrawberry

Property

PropertyYellow SubCallista
Alpha acid6.2–7.2%2–5%
Beta acid-5–10%
Co-humulone-15–22%
Total oil-0.7–2.1 mL
Myrcene-63–64%
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginGermanyGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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