2025 US Columbus Hop Pellets – US Bold Citrus & Earthy Aroma Hops | Northwest Hops
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US Columbus Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Also marketed as part of “CTZ” (Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus) hops—a trio of nearly identical varieties bred in the Yakima Valley
Type:
- Dual-purpose (but especially famed for powerful bittering and old-school IPA aroma)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 14–18%
Beta Acids:
- 4–5.5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Earthy/Dank: Pungent, deep “dank” and earthy, often described as cannabis-like
- Citrus: Sharp grapefruit, lemon peel, zesty orange
- Pine: Bold pine resin, sticky and classic American hop
- Spicy/Herbal: Black pepper, subtle licorice, mild fresh herbs
- Other: Sometimes onion/garlic notes (especially in dry hopping), rich musky undertones
Brewing Characteristics:
- Celebrated for clean, efficient, and aggressive bittering in the boil (perfect for high-IBU beers)
- Delivers huge aroma in late and dry hopping: dank, citrus, pine, and a touch of spice
- Key hop for West Coast IPA, Double IPA, Imperial Stout, and classic “old school” American beers
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA (West Coast, Double, Black)
- Pale Ale
- Imperial Stout, American Barleywine
- Strong Ale, Brown Ale
Substitutes:
- Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ—virtually identical in profile)
- Chinook (more pine, less dank/citrus)
- Nugget (clean bittering, less pungent aroma)
Fun Fact:
Columbus is a backbone of the West Coast IPA revolution—renowned for its intense dankness and high alpha acids, it’s the “secret sauce” behind many classic American hop bombs.
Columbus is a backbone of the West Coast IPA revolution—renowned for its intense dankness and high alpha acids, it’s the “secret sauce” behind many classic American hop bombs.