ColumbusvsTriplePearl
Columbus and TriplePearl 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
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick TriplePearl
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantSpicyCitrusFloral
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurryPungentDankCannabis
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeZestMelonResinSandalwoodCedar
Property
| Property | Columbus | TriplePearl |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 10–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3.3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21–55% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 39–55% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 7–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |