ColumbusvsPacific Sunrise

Columbus (dual purpose) and Pacific Sunrise (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Pacific Sunrise

Bittering

Alpha acid

12.5–14.5%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Columbus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Pacific Sunrise

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusPungentDankCannabis

Only in Pacific Sunrise

WoodyPineLemonOrangeMangoMelon

Property

PropertyColumbusPacific Sunrise
Alpha acid14–18%12.5–14.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%5–7%
Co-humulone28–35%27–30%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%45–55%
Humulene9–14%20–24%
Caryophyllene6–10%6–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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