Columbus Hop Pellets T90

Dank, earthy and peppery, with a squeeze of citrus, and 14–18 % alpha behind it. Columbus is the bittering heavyweight that still earns a place in the dry hop.

Alpha 14–18 % · Beta 4–5 % · Bittering, late & dry hop · T90 pellets · Crop 2024

What it does in your beer

Our product data describes a pronounced, punchy bitterness and a deep, earthy-spicy aroma with light citrus. Variety data adds dank and woody tones, black pepper and a savoury, onion-like edge.

It's built for American pale ales, IPAs and imperial IPAs, and variety data also lists imperial red ales and lagers.

At a glance

What 10 g does in 20 L

Approx., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 16.0 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.

How to use

• Bittering: 10 g for 60 minutes gives about 18 IBU in 20 L, so a little goes a long way. Weigh it; don't eyeball it.
• Second and third additions: recommended for flavour and aroma.
• Dry hop: popular for its earthy, spicy aroma with citrus.

Swap it for

Out of Columbus? Variety data lists Galena, Chinook and Nugget as substitutes. Chinook is in our range.

Pairs well with

Brewing a West Coast IPA? Bitter with Columbus, then layer Centennial and Simcoe late and in the dry hop. Crisp Extra Pale Ale malt and SafAle US-05 keep the stage clear.

Storage & shelf life

• Store it sealed, cold, dry and dark.
• Pellet data sheets recommend −3 to 5 °C and a dry, odour-free spot.
• Opened: squeeze out the air, reseal, back in the cold.

Food information

• Food business operator: Radek Milota – BO PIVO, Hlavní 35, 742 83 Olbramice, Czech Republic
• Name: Hop pellets, Columbus
• Ingredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)
• Allergens: none — hops are not among the 14 allergens listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011
• Net quantity: 100 g
• Country of origin: USA
• Storage: sealed, cold, dry and dark

Údaje o potravině (CZ)

• Název: Chmelové granule, Columbus
• Složení: chmelové granule (Humulus lupulus)
• Alergeny: neobsahuje – chmel nepatří mezi 14 alergenů uvedených v příloze II nařízení (EU) č. 1169/2011
• Čisté množství: 100 g
• Země původu: USA
• Skladování: uzavřené, v chladu, suchu a temnu
• Provozovatel potravinářského podniku: Radek Milota – BO PIVO, Hlavní 35, 742 83 Olbramice, Czech Republic

Good to know

• Crop 2024 — the alpha and beta figures above apply to it.
• T90 pellets. Columbus is often traded as CTZ, grouped with two closely related high-alpha hops.
• Brewing ingredients go out from a partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, separately from equipment, so you may get two deliveries.

FAQ

Is Columbus the same as CTZ?
CTZ groups Columbus with two closely related high-alpha hops that are often traded together. This listing is Columbus.

How much bitterness does 10 g of Columbus give?
About 18 IBU in 20 L at 60 minutes (approx., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 16 %).

Can I dry hop with Columbus?
Yes. It's popular for dry hopping, adding an earthy, spicy aroma with citrus.

What can I use instead of Columbus?
Variety data lists Galena, Chinook and Nugget as substitutes.