Hops - CTZ (Columbus / Tomahawk / Zeus) Pellets
Occasionally we may need to substitute to 1oz YCH nitrogen purged hops.
Citrus collides with pungent spice for an intense late hop contribution.
Breeding/Development: Washington, USA. The collective umbrella for the closely-related varieties Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus. Bred for high alpha potential, each variety shares parentage with Nugget.Brewing Application: Excellent bittering capability as originally intended, but craft brewers have also harnessed CTZ’s intense, citrus-and-spice pungence for American-style IPAs.
Sensory: Intense and striking, displaying oily fresh citrus and wild herbal character; dry hopping can bring out pine and spice.
Botanical Classification:
Family: Cannabaceae
Genus: Humulus
Species: Lupulus
Alpha Acid Range: 14.5-16.5%