Smooth ConevsColumbus
Smooth Cone and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Smooth Cone
Alpha acid
7–9.5%
Beta acid
3.4–5.2%
Total oil
0.4–1.14 mL
New Zealand
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Smooth Cone
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Smooth Cone
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Only in Columbus
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Property
| Property | Smooth Cone | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9.5% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 3.4–5.2% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.14 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–56% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |