Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Comet
Alpha acid
8–12.4%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
1–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Comet
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Comet
GrassyGrapefruitWild
Property
| Property | Columbus | Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 8–12.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 34–45% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–65% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |