Super PridevsColumbus
Super Pride and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Super Pride
Alpha acid
12.5–16.3%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Australia
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Super Pride
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Super Pride
ResinFruityMild
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Super Pride | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–16.3% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–50% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–42% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |