ColumbusvsEureka

Columbus and Eureka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Eureka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17–20%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.4 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Columbus

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Eureka

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currantCitrusDank

Only in Columbus

EarthyLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentCannabis

Only in Eureka

HerbalDarkMintPeachPineStone fruitMandarin

Property

PropertyColumbusEureka
Alpha acid14–18%17–20%
Beta acid4.5–6%4.5–6%
Co-humulone28–35%27–30%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL2.5–4.4 mL
Myrcene45–55%42–44%
Humulene9–14%29–30%
Caryophyllene6–10%0–1%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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