Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Property
| Property | Columbus | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |