ColumbusvsSuper Pride
Columbus and Super Pride 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
Super Pride
Alpha acid
12.5–16.3%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Super Pride
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Super Pride
ResinFruityMild
Property
| Property | Columbus | Super Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 12.5–16.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 25–50% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 34–42% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |