StratavsColumbus

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

Strata

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–12.5%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

2.3–3.5 mL

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 Strata

  • 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

Shared aromas

CannabisDank

Only in Strata

GrapefruitPassion fruitStrawberryMusty

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungent

Property

PropertyStrataColumbus
Alpha acid11–12.5%14–18%
Beta acid5–7%4.5–6%
Co-humulone21%28–35%
Total oil2.3–3.5 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene52–65%45–55%
Humulene22–30%9–14%
Caryophyllene5–13%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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