MAIN AROMAS
Citrus, Tropical/Fruit, Spicy
Columbus
Hop Description
Together with Tomahawk® and Zeus, Columbus belongs to the esteemed super high alpha trio CTZ. Along with Cascade and Centennial, it’s also part of the famous Three Cs, imparting pungent aromas of citrus and woodsy resin.
Aroma Profile
Citrus, Herbal/Earthy
- Brewing Values
Alpha 14.5 - 16.5 %
Beta 4 - 5 %
Total Oil 2 - 3 ml/100g
Cohumulone 28 - 32 %
Myrcene 40 - 50 %
Humulene 12 - 18 %
Caryophyline 9 - 11 %
Farnesene <1%
Storage Very Poor
ALPHA
BETA
TOTAL OIL (ml/100g)
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.9-1.3 (ml/100)
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