HBC 586vsColumbus

HBC 586 and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 586

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

18–22%

Beta acid

11–14%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HBC 586

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Columbus

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusSpicy

Only in HBC 586

MangoLycheeHerbalGuava

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryFloralPungentDankCannabis

Property

PropertyHBC 586Columbus
Alpha acid18–22%14–18%
Beta acid11–14%4.5–6%
Co-humulone35–40%28–35%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene55–65%45–55%
Humulene8–12%9–14%
Caryophyllene8–10%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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