Aloha BlendvsColumbus
Aloha Blend and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aloha Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Aloha Blend
BerrySweet
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | - | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |