ColumbusvsMoutere

Columbus and Moutere 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

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Columbus

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Columbus

Black currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis

Only in Moutere

TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayPine

Property

PropertyColumbusMoutere
Alpha acid14–18%17.5–19.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%8–10%
Co-humulone28–35%24–28%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene45–55%22–23%
Humulene9–14%15–16%
Caryophyllene6–10%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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