ColumbusvsStrata

Columbus and Strata are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Strata

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–12.5%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

2.3–3.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Columbus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Strata

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

DankCannabis

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungent

Only in Strata

GrapefruitPassion fruitStrawberryMusty

Property

PropertyColumbusStrata
Alpha acid14–18%11–12.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%5–7%
Co-humulone28–35%21%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL2.3–3.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%52–65%
Humulene9–14%22–30%
Caryophyllene6–10%5–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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