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
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Callista
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
| Property | Yellow Sub | Callista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.2–7.2% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | - | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | - | 15–22% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 63–64% |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |