ColumbusvsNZH-107

Columbus and NZH-107 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

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

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 NZH-107

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruitGrapefruit

Property

PropertyColumbusNZH-107
Alpha acid14–18%8–11%
Beta acid4.5–6%5–7%
Co-humulone28–35%27–31%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.4–2.2 mL
Myrcene45–55%55–65%
Humulene9–14%7–10%
Caryophyllene6–10%4–8%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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