Southern DawnvsColumbus
Southern Dawn and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Dawn
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 myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbal
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |