ColumbusvsYakima Cluster
Columbus (dual purpose) and Yakima Cluster (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Yakima Cluster
Alpha acid
4.4–9.8%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
0.24–0.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yakima Cluster
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyFloral
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusPungentDankCannabis
Only in Yakima Cluster
SweetFruity
Property
| Property | Columbus | Yakima Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 4.4–9.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 39–42% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.24–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 17–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |