ColumbusvsLumberjack
Columbus and Lumberjack 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
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lumberjack
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyCitrus
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Lumberjack
MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitter
Property
| Property | Columbus | Lumberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | - |
| 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 | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |