{"product_id":"us-ctz-hop-pellets","title":"CTZ Hop Pellets 2025 – US Bold Citrus \u0026 Spice Bittering Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2025 US CTZ Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCTZ stands for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColumbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus\u003c\/strong\u003e—three nearly identical hop varieties, often blended or marketed together due to their extremely similar genetics and brewing profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose (outstanding high-alpha bittering, but also a powerful late\/dry hop in modern IPAs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Alpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14–18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy\/Dank:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep, pungent, classic “dank” and earthy, sometimes with a cannabis-like edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSharp grapefruit, lemon rind, orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack pepper, subtle herbal or licorice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResinous\/Pine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSticky pine sap, old-school American hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal\/Savory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOccasionally hints of onion, garlic, green bell pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous for efficient, clean bittering and robust aroma when used late or in dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings bold, resinous, and dank character—ideal for American IPAs, Double IPAs, Imperial Stouts, and big pale ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends beautifully with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Centennial, and other modern US aroma hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Beer Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPA (classic West Coast or modern), Double IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImperial Stout, Barleywine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack IPA, American Brown, Strong Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinook (more pine, less dank\/citrus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNugget (smoother, less pungent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApollo or Bravo (for clean bittering, not as much dank aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCTZ has been at the core of the American IPA revolution—not only as a go-to bittering hop but also for its massive, punchy aroma in modern hop-bomb beers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Northwest Hop Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44757282848958,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 lb","offer_id":44757282881726,"sku":null,"price":9.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44757282914494,"sku":null,"price":17.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lb","offer_id":44757282947262,"sku":"","price":177.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/8842\/files\/US-CTZ.jpg?v=1757113837","url":"https:\/\/northwesthops.ca\/fr-ca\/products\/us-ctz-hop-pellets","provider":"Northwest Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}