ColumbusvsWarrior

Columbus and Warrior are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Warrior

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–18%

Beta acid

4.3–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Columbus

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Warrior

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis

Only in Warrior

PineMildResin

Property

PropertyColumbusWarrior
Alpha acid14–18%14.5–18%
Beta acid4.5–6%4.3–6%
Co-humulone28–35%22–26%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%40–50%
Humulene9–14%15–18%
Caryophyllene6–10%11–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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