ColumbusvsSticky Fingers Blend
Columbus and Sticky Fingers Blend 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
Sticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthySpicyDank
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusFloralPungentCannabis
Only in Sticky Fingers Blend
Fruity
Property
| Property | Columbus | Sticky Fingers Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 11.92% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.59% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–29% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |