Product Description
Originally selected by Charles Zimmerman for Hopunion, Inc., Columbus is a descendant of Nugget. It is a high alpha variety and is primarily used for bittering purposes. Columbus is often referred to as CTZ, a trio of similar hops including Tomahawk® and Zeus.
Excellent bittering capability as originally intended, but craft brewers have also harnessed CTZ’s intense, citrus-and-spice pungence for American-style IPAs.
Dual purpose hop
Aroma: Powerful and striking, displaying oily fresh citrus and wild herbal character; dry hopping can bring out pine and spice.Average Alpha: 14.0 - 16.0%
Typical beer styles: U.S. Pale Ale and IPA, Stout, Barely Wine, Lager
