Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Nugget
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 Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut
Property
| Property | Columbus | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |