Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lawton
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyPungentDank
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralCannabis
Only in Lawton
Woody
Property
| Property | Columbus | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | - |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |