Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Sonnet
Alpha acid
2.6–7.4%
Beta acid
2–3.7%
Total oil
0.2–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Sonnet
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyCitrusFloral
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurrySpicyPungentDankCannabis
Only in Sonnet
HoneysuckleSweetLemonGrassHoneyOak
Property
| Property | Columbus | Sonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 2.6–7.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 2–3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | - |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.2–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |