Comet Hop Description
Columbia was bred to address the need for higher alpha hops, its flavor profile rests heavily on a strong accent of grapefruit. It features solid bitter capabilities, but recently there has been a surge in its use as a dry hop in ales and IPA’s
Country of Origin: US
Alpha Acids 9-11%
Beta: 4-6%
Yield #’s / acre 1,700 – 2,000
Purpose: Dual
Co-Humulone 41%
Seasonal Maturity: Late
Growth Rate: Very High
Sidearm Length: 24-40”
Cone Size:
Cone Density:
Resistant to:
Susceptible to: Downy Mildew
Style Guide: Ales, IPA’s, and Lagers
Aroma: Citrus, Fruity, Earthy
Substitutes: Galena, Summit
If you’d like more information on our other hop varieties, we have available as hops starter plants select the variety you’re interested in below.
AlphAroma, Bramling, Cascade, Cashmere, Centennial, Chinook, Cluster L8, Columbia, Comet, Crystal, Eroica, Fuggle H, Galena, Glacier, Hallertau m.f, Horizon, Liberty, Magnum, Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, NewPort, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Olympic, Oregon Cluster, Perle, Pocket Talisman, Saaz 72, Sorachi Ace, Sterling, Styrian Golding, Tahoma, Teamaker, Tettnanger, Triple Pearl, UK Serebrianka, Ultra, VanGuard, Willamette, Yakima Gold, Zatecki Cerveni, Zeus
