Sultana (Denali)vsColumbus
Sultana (Denali) and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sultana (Denali)
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
CitrusSpicy
Only in Sultana (Denali)
PineapplePineLemonTropical
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Sultana (Denali) | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–7% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 15–17% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |