Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zythos
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyPungentDankCannabis
Only in Zythos
TangerinePineGrapefruitTropical
Property
| Property | Columbus | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |