Columbus Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Columbus hops are a high-alpha American hop variety known for their pungent aroma and strong bittering potential. Often referred to as part of the “CTZ” hop group (Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus), this hop is widely grown in the Pacific Northwest and frequently used in modern craft brewing.

Brewers describe Columbus as producing bold flavors of resin, dank earthiness, citrus zest, and spicy herbal notes. This intense flavor profile makes it especially popular in hop-forward styles where strong bitterness and complex hop aroma are desired.

Thanks to its high alpha acid levels, Columbus is commonly used for bittering additions but also performs well in late boil additions and dry hopping for layered hop complexity.

Columbus hops are widely used in bold American craft beer styles that benefit from strong bitterness and pungent hop aroma.

Ideal for:

• American IPA
• Imperial IPA
• Double IPA
• Stout
• Dark Ale

Columbus pairs well with other American hop varieties such as Cascade, Centennial, Citra, and Simcoe to build layered citrus, pine, and resin hop character in modern IPA recipes.

• Add early in the boil to produce strong clean bitterness
• Use mid-boil additions to build earthy and resinous hop flavor
• Add late boil or whirlpool additions for pungent hop aroma
• Dry hop during fermentation to emphasize dank citrus aromatics
• Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Columbus works well alongside hops like Cascade, Centennial, Citra, and Simcoe to create complex citrus and resin hop character in hop-forward beers.