Columbus
Columbus is a hop variety originating from the #United States and is grown in #Spain #France , #Poland , and the #United States today. It’s usually considered a bittering hop variety. Columbus hops are also known as CTZ.
The flavour and aroma profile of Columbus hops is often described as #Citrus , #Floral , #Spicy and #Herbal/Tea.
Columbus hops are also referenced as 9/17 by the breeder.
IHGC references Columbus hops as CBS or CS and classifies it as a bitter hop variety.
The variety registered at the EU Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) and protected by European plant variety rights (PVR).
Possible subsititutes for Columbus include #Bullion , #Chinook , #Millenium , #Northern Brewer , #Nugget , #Target , #Warrior® and #Zeus .
Typical beers brewed with Columbus hops include #Stout and #Ale style beers.
Typical oil composition
|
min. |
max. |
| Alpha |
14 % |
16 % |
| Beta |
4,5 % |
5,5 % |
| Total |
1,5 mg/ml |
2 mg/ml |
| Co-Humulone |
30 % |
35 % |
| Myrcene |
25 % |
45 % |
| Caryophyllene |
8 % |
12 % |
| Humulene |
15 % |
25 % |
| Farnesene |
< 1 % |
|
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