Perle (US)vsColumbus
Perle (US) and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Perle (US)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–2 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 Perle (US)
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Perle (US)
SlightlyHerbal
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Perle (US) | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–9% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–2 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |