Columbus Hops Pellets 1 oz (CTZ Hops Pellets 1 oz)

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Columbus Hops Columbus, also known as CTZ (Columbus, Tomahawk®, and Zeus), is a robust American dual-purpose hop developed in the 1970s. Renowned for its high alpha acid content an d potent aroma, Columbus imparts earthy, spicy, and citrus notes, making it a favorite for IPAs, stouts, and other bold beer styles. Columbus Hops Overview Flavors: Earthy, spicy, black pepper, licorice, citrus, pungent, dank Primary Usage: Dual-purpose (bittering and aroma) Best Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Stout, Barleywine, Imperial Red Ale, Lager Similar Varieties: Chinook, Nugget, Warrior®, Galena, Millennium Background Columbus hops were developed as part of the USDA breeding program and have become a staple in American craft brewing. Their versatility allows them to be used effectively for both bittering and aroma, providing a clean bitterness and a complex aroma profile that enhances a wide range of beer styles. Columbus Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 14.0 – 18.0% Beta Acids 4.5 – 6.0% Cohumulone 28 – 35% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 2.5 – 4.5 mL/100g Myrcene 25 – 55% Humulene 9 – 25% Caryophyllene 6 – 12% Farnesene 0 – 1% Linalool 0.4 – 0.6% Geraniol 0.2 – 0.5% β-Pinene 0.6 – 1.0% Show more