Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 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 Northdown
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
FloralSpicy
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerry
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryCitrusPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Northdown | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Admiral