Callista was bred by the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany, with lineage of Hallertauer Tradition and an unknown male. The alpha to beta acid ratio indicates that this hop is similar in aroma to noble hops and possibly have similar bittering quality but due to low alpha acids would be best used for aroma additions.
| Profile | Flavor: Passion fruit, apricot, peach, hints of pine, and blackberry. Aroma: Citrus, stone fruit, and berry |
| Country | Germany |
| Substitutes | Hallertau Blanc, Huell Melon, Mandarina Bavaria |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Beer Styles | Pale Ale, Saison, Wheat |
| Resistant | Verticillium wilt, downy mildew, powdery mildew |
| Tolerant | Aphid |
| Alpha Acid | 2.0 - 5.0% |
| Beta Acid | 5.0 - 10.0% |
| Cohumulone | 15.0 - 22.0% |
| Total Oil | 1.4 - 1.75 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 54.0 - 63.5% |
| Humulene | N/A |
| Caryophyllene | N/A |
| Farnesene | N/A |
| Maturity | Medium to late |