ColumbusvsFalconer's Flight 7CS
Columbus and Falconer's Flight 7CS are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Falconer's Flight 7CS
Alpha acid
9–10.5%
Beta acid
4.7–5.1%
Total oil
1.3–2 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 Falconer's Flight 7CS
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthySpicyCitrus
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurryFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Falconer's Flight 7CS
Fruity
Property
| Property | Columbus | Falconer's Flight 7CS |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 9–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.7–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 48% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 13–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |