Description
Originally selected by Charles Zimmerman for Hopunion, Inc., Columbus is a descendant of Nugget. It is a high alpha variety and is primarily used for bittering purposes. Columbus is often referred to as CTZ, a trio of similar hops including Tomahawk® and Zeus.
Pungent, black pepper, licorice characteristics with subtle citrus overtones Typical Alpha Acid: 14.0% – 16.0%.
