ColumbusvsSequoia Blend
Columbus (dual purpose) and Sequoia Blend (aroma) 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
Sequoia Blend
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
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 Sequoia Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Sequoia Blend
MangoPineapplePine
Property
| Property | Columbus | Sequoia Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–20% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |