Banner
Alpha acid
8.4–13.1%
Beta acid
5.3–8%
Total oil
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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 Banner
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Banner
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Only in Columbus
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Property
| Property | Banner | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.4–13.1% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 34% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |