Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 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 Chinook
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyDankCannabis
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruit
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryCitrusFloralPungent
Property
| Property | Chinook | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |