ColumbiavsWillamette
Columbia and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbia
PineappleLemonNoblePungent
Only in Willamette
IncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Columbia | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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