Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusFloral
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryPungentDankCannabis
Only in Taiheke
TropicalGrapefruitLemonLime
Property
| Property | Columbus | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |