Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 mL
United States
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Eureka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Columbus
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusBlack currantDank
Only in Eureka
HerbalDarkMintPeachPineStone fruitMandarin
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentCannabis
Property
| Property | Eureka | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.4 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 29–30% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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