Columbus Hop Pellets
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Columbus Hops are a powerhouse American hop prized by home brewers for their intense bitterness, pungent aroma, and dank citrus character. Originally bred in the 1980s, Columbus, often grouped with Tomahawk and Zeus (CTZ), has become iconic in hop-forward beer styles, especially for bittering and late additions.
Columbus delivers sharp grapefruit zest, dank herbal spice, and deep resinous notes. It’s perfect for bold styles like IPAs, Barleywines, and Imperial Stouts, and it’s a favorite in dry hop additions for home brewers who want that signature West Coast punch.
If you want aggressive bitterness and layered hop character in your homebrew, Columbus is a go-to variety.
Technical Details:
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Alpha Acids: 14.0%–17.0%
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Beta Acids: 4.0%–5.5%
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Total Oils: 2.0–3.0 mL/100g
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Usage: Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma
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Ideal For: IPAs, American Barleywines, Imperial Stouts, American Pale Ales, Amber Ales
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Country of Origin: United States
Columbus Hops FAQ
What flavor does Columbus add to homebrewed beer?
Columbus brings bold grapefruit zest, dank earth, pine resin, and pungent spice. It’s one of the most aggressive hops in the homebrewing world, often compared to classic West Coast IPA bitterness.
Is Columbus good for bittering?
Absolutely. Columbus offers high alpha acids and a clean, assertive bitterness that works great in IPAs, Barleywines, and strong ales where you want hop bite and backbone.
What beer styles use Columbus hops?
Columbus is ideal for hop-forward styles like American Pale Ale and IPA. It also brings depth to darker, richer brews like Imperial Stouts and Amber Ales.
What hops pair well with Columbus?
Columbus pairs well with pungent hops like Chinook, Simcoe, and Citra. Together they build aggressive, resinous hop profiles for West Coast-style homebrews.
Can I use Columbus for dry hopping?
Yes! Columbus is fantastic in dry hop additions. It brings dank, spicy aromatics and contributes powerful character to everything from IPAs to Pale Ales.
