Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 mL
Germany
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Polaris
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Columbus
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Polaris
MintMentholPineapple
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Polaris | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 18–23% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 4–5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |