ColumbusvsSultana (Denali)
Columbus and Sultana (Denali) 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
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sultana (Denali)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Sultana (Denali)
PineapplePineLemonTropical
Property
| Property | Columbus | Sultana (Denali) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 15–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |