Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
NZH-107
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
| Property | Columbus | NZH-107 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 27–31% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.4–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 7–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 4–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |