Magnat
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
2.8–7%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Poland
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Magnat
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Magnat
LilacChamomileWoodyLemon
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Magnat | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–7% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–25% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–59% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 16–20% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–6% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |