ColumbusvsStyrian Eagle
Columbus and Styrian Eagle 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
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaPinePeach
Property
| Property | Columbus | Styrian Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 12.5–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 2.5–4.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 52–60% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 0–2.5% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 4–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–10% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |