Sticky Fingers BlendvsColumbus

Sticky Fingers Blend and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

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
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

EarthySpicyDank

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

Fruity

Only in Columbus

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusFloralPungentCannabis

Property

PropertySticky Fingers BlendColumbus
Alpha acid11.92%14–18%
Beta acid4.59%4.5–6%
Co-humulone28–29%28–35%
Total oil-2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-9–14%
Caryophyllene-6–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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