Styrian WolfvsColumbus
Styrian Wolf and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Wolf
Alpha acid
10–18.5%
Beta acid
2.1–6%
Total oil
0.7–4.5 mL
Slovenia
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Wolf
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Styrian Wolf
MangoPassion fruitLemongrassElderflowerVioletFruityCoconut
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Styrian Wolf | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–18.5% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–6% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–23% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 5–9% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |