Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Puławski
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Property
| Property | Columbus | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |