Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Medusa
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Property
| Property | Columbus | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |