ColumbusvsMistral

Columbus and Mistral are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Mistral

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.5–8.5%

Beta acid

3.1–3.8%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Columbus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mistral

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusFloral

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyPungentDankCannabis

Only in Mistral

MelonGrapesWinePearPassion fruitKumquatMango

Property

PropertyColumbusMistral
Alpha acid14–18%6.5–8.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%3.1–3.8%
Co-humulone28–35%29–39%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%59–65%
Humulene9–14%9–13%
Caryophyllene6–10%3–4%
Farnesene0–1%2–4%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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