Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ella
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Columbus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Ella
GrapefruitTropicalNobleAnise
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryCitrusPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Ella | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.3–19.2% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.8% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 2.4–3.4 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–50% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–18% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |