ColumbusvsSticklebract
Columbus and Sticklebract are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Sticklebract
Pine
Property
| Property | Columbus | Sticklebract |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 6–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 35–45% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.75–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 14–64% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 7–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 3–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |