ColumbusvsPride of Ringwood
Columbus (dual purpose) and Pride of Ringwood (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Property
| Property | Columbus | Pride of Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 26–39% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 24–41% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |