Hop: Columbia
Description
Columbia is no longer produced at the commercial level. It was initially bred in the 1960s for Budweiser. It is cross of Fuggle and a sister to Wilamette. Columbia has been replaced with Wilammete.
Returned to production in 2011 to be used in various craft beers.
General Information
Profile |
Citrus (lemon, pineapple). |
Country |
United States |
Substitutes |
Fuggle |
Purpose |
Aroma |
Yield |
1800 - 2200 lbs/acre |
Storage |
Retains 72% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
Beer Styles |
Light Lager, Amber, Porter, Stout |
Resistant |
Verticillium wilt, downy mildew |
Acids
Alpha Acid |
7.6 - 9.0% |
Beta Acid |
4.0% |
Cohumulone |
40.0% |
Oils
Total Oil |
1.2 ml/100g |
Myrcene |
54.0% |
Humulene |
17.0% |
Caryophyllene |
7.0% |
Farnesene |
4.1% |
Additional Characteristics
Growth Rate |
Vigorous |
Cones |
Medium size |
Maturity |
Medium to late |
Sex |
Female |
Leaf Color |
Dark green |
Side Arm Length |
24" - 40" |
Last Updated
Source(s)
Hops Catalog