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Package of Columbus Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Columbus
A/A: 17.0%
United States
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Columbus Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59

Columbus Hops for Pungent High-Alpha Bittering and Classic U.S. Hop Force

Columbus is a high-alpha U.S. hop offered here in T-90 pellets, valued by brewers who want serious bittering potential along with a pungent, unmistakably American late-hop profile. Commonly grouped with Tomahawk and Zeus under the broader CTZ umbrella, Columbus is best known for bringing forceful bitterness, vegetal-spicy structure, and the kind of assertive hop character that helped define many classic American hop-forward beers. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Black Pepper, Lemon.

Its exact lineage is not fully settled across sources, so it is better to focus on what Columbus does in the brewhouse than to overstate its breeding story. In practical use, Columbus stands out because it can handle heavy bittering loads while still contributing late-hop character that feels bold, savory, citrusy, and distinctly resinous rather than soft or fruit-driven.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Columbus is most often associated with pungent vegetal and spicy character, backed by herbal, floral, citrusy, and lightly sweet-fruit notes depending on lot and usage. It is a hop with real intensity, which is why it remains popular in recipes that need a firmer edge than softer citrus-forward varieties can provide.

In the brewhouse, Columbus works well for bittering, late-kettle additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping. It is a natural fit for American ale, IPA, double IPA, imperial red ale, stout, and hop-forward lager. It also pairs especially well with Chinook, Centennial, Cascade, and Citra when a recipe needs more bitterness, more structure, or a more aggressive U.S. hop backbone.

Why Brewers Choose Columbus

Brewers choose Columbus when they want a hop with authority. It is especially useful for recipes that need strong bittering efficiency, assertive American hop character, or a pungent layer that keeps the hop bill from reading too soft or too polished. If the target is a beer with firm structure and classic aggressive U.S. hop energy, Columbus remains one of the most dependable choices available.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 13.9-17.5%
  • Beta acid: 4.3-6.0%
  • Total oils: up to 4.5 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: American ale, IPA, double IPA, imperial red ale, stout, and hop-forward lager

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve hop oils, aroma, and overall brewing performance.