Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Wakatu
LimeTropicalZest
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |