Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Target
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurryFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Target | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |