ColumbusvsGreen Bullet
Columbus and Green Bullet 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
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantFloral
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusPungentDankCannabis
Only in Green Bullet
PinePlumResinDried
Property
| Property | Columbus | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |