CTZ (Columbus) Hop Pellets (US) - 1 oz

CTZ (Columbus) Hop Pellets (US) - 1 oz

Flavor & Aroma:  black pepper, licorice, curry and subtle citrus

Columbus Hop Pellets have aroma descriptors that include black pepper, licorice, curry and subtle citrus. 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. Possible Substitutions: Chinook, Galena, Millennium, Nugget

Characteristics:

• Alpha Acid: 14.5 - 17.5%
• Beta Acid: 4.5 - 6%
• Co-humulone: 28 - 30%
• Total Oil: 2.5 - 4.5 mL/100g
• B-Pinene: 0.6 - 1% of total oil
• Myrcene: 45 - 55% of total oil
• Linalool: 0.4 - 0.6% of total oil
• Caryophyllene: 6 - 10% of total oil
• Farnesene: < 1.0% of total oil
• Humulene: 9 - 14% of total oil
• Geraniol: 0.2 - 0.5% of total oil

To preserve freshness, all of our hops are packaged in nitrogen-flushed, oxygen and light-barrier packages.