ColumbusvsLawton

Columbus (dual purpose) and Lawton (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Lawton

Bittering

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

PropertyColumbusLawton
Alpha acid14–18%3.5–4%
Beta acid4.5–6%3–3.2%
Co-humulone28–35%-
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%-
Humulene9–14%-
Caryophyllene6–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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