Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wild Wolf
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Wild Wolf
FruityHerbal
Property
| Property | Columbus | Wild Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 8.25% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5.88% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | - |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |