Columbus Hop Pellets 100g
Columbus T90 Hop Pellets
Columbus hop pellets are high-alpha American hops, known for their dank, resinous, and bold citrus character.
Also called CTZ, Columbus delivers pine, black pepper, and citrus notes, making it a great choice for bittering and dry hopping.
With a strong, assertive bitterness, Columbus excels in early boil additions while also adding bold aroma when dry hopped.
Columbus Hop Profile
- Origin: United States
- Alpha Acid: 14–18%
- Beta Acid: 4–5.5%
- Characteristics: Dank, resinous, pine, black pepper, citrus
- Substitutes: Chinook, Nugget, Simcoe
- Use: Bittering, aroma, dry hopping
Columbus Hop Flavour
Columbus hops provide a bold, earthy bitterness, with dominant notes of resin, black pepper, and pine.
Hints of citrus and herbal spice add depth, making them ideal for hop-forward beers and malt-heavy styles.
Late additions and dry hopping enhance Columbus’s dank, piney aroma, adding bold intensity to any brew.
Beer Styles for Columbus Hops
Columbus hops are widely used in IPAs, Pale Ales, Stouts, Porters, and Barleywines. Their dank, resinous profile suits bold, bitter beers.
- IPA: Delivers intense bitterness with bold pine and citrus.
- Pale Ale: Adds earthy spice and resinous depth.
- Stout: Balances roasted malt with a strong hop presence.
- Porter: Complements chocolate malt with subtle black pepper.
- Barleywine: Provides firm bitterness to balance malt sweetness.
Columbus Hop Pairings
Columbus hops pair well with other resinous and citrus-forward hops, such as Chinook, Simcoe, Centennial, Amarillo, and Mosaic.
- Chinook: Enhances pine and spice complexity.
- Simcoe: Adds dank, earthy fruit notes.
- Centennial: Boosts citrus and floral balance.
- Amarillo: Softens bitterness with sweet orange zest.
- Mosaic: Complements resinous hop character with tropical depth.
Columbus hop pellets provide dank, resinous, and piney flavours, making them ideal for IPAs, Stouts, and Barleywines.
If you're looking for intense bitterness with bold aroma, Columbus T90 hop pellets are a perfect choice.
