Plants of this variety are only allowed to be sold within Germany!
First tested as the breeding line 2010/008/033 in a trial cultivation, this variety of hops attracted attention because of it's strong aroma.
'Callista' ist said to have an aroma described as hopy and fruity. This variety of hops smells similar to apricot, passion fruit, blackberries and raspberries.
In beer made with 'Callista' you can detect hints of passion fruit, grapefruit, peach and pine.
Further information in regards to, for example cultivation expectations or ingredients, can be found under the tab "Details"!
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General characteristics
First tested as the breeding line 2010/008/033 in a trial cultivation, this variety of hops attracted attention because of it's strong aroma.
'Callista' ist said to have an aroma described as hopy and fruity. This variety of hops smells similar to apricot, passion fruit, blackberries and raspberries.
In beer made with 'Callista' you can detect hints of passion fruit, grapefruit, peach and pine.
'Callista':The latest variety from Hüll with a distinctive note of passion fruit.
Intensely fruity note, harmonious, sweet fruits, apricot, passion fruit, wild berries.
Descendant of 'Tradition'
Cultivating characteristicsExpectations:
Soil: high
Water: high
Fertilizer: highMorphological and phenological characteristics
Budding and development: rapid growth in length, great ability to twine, regular growth Growth characteristic and form: the structure is cylindrical and head-hugging(similar to 'Smaragd'), the side arms are medium-long Umbels and hanging: small to medium-sized, elongated and compact, light green umbels with good hanging strength Harvest-time: mid-late (beg.-mid Sept.) Phytosanitery characteristics
Resistance against deseases and pests:Wilt (Verticillium) good Wrong mildew(Peronospora) good Real mildew (Sphaerotheca) very good Grey mold (Botrytis) mid Spider mite (Tetranychus) mid Aphid (Aphis) mid
IngredientsBitter substances α-acids 2-5 %* β-acids 5-10 %* Cohumulon 15-21 %¹ Polyphenols Xanthohumol 0,3-0,6 %* Flavouings Total oil 1,4-2,1 %² *Wei.-% - ¹% relative - ²ml/100g hops
Sensory assesment:Aroma assessment of raw hops:
Aroma assesment in the beer:
Brewing suitability
Depending on the type of beer and the amount used, aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit, peach, gooseberry and pine can be detected. This variety can be used in many types of beer. The feedback from the systematic brewing trials were positive.
