
Columbus, also sold as CTZ alongside Tomahawk and Zeus, is a very high-alpha American hop with an earthy, resinous punch, packed as 200g of T90 pellets.
Its bold, pungent bitterness makes it an efficient bittering hop, and a dry hop adds a dank, earthy depth to bigger IPAs.
Hop profile
- Origin: USA
- Alpha acid: 14-17% (varies by harvest - check the pack)
- Aroma: earthy, resinous, black pepper, dark fruit, diesel
- Best for: bittering; also dry hopped for earthy depth
- Great in: West Coast IPAs, double IPAs, APAs and hop-forward ales
- Format: T90 pellets, 200g pack
The hops are milled and pressed into T90 pellets, which are easy to measure and keep their character well when stored properly. See our hops storage guide for keeping them fresh.
How to use
Add it early in the boil (usually at the start of a 60-minute boil) for bitterness. Use our Hop Scheduler to plan your additions and the Hops Alpha Adjustment tool to adjust for the alpha acid printed on your pack.
Who it's for
Brewers of strong, bitter American IPAs who want maximum bittering from a small weight of hops.
Related hops
Try Chinook, Simcoe, Summit, or compare varieties with our Hops Selector.