ColumbusvsMount Rainier
Columbus and Mount Rainier 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
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Rainier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LicoriceSpicyCitrusFloral
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantCurryPungentDankCannabis
Only in Mount Rainier
Noble
Property
| Property | Columbus | Mount Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 5–9.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5–9.2% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21–34% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.2–3.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |