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Package of CTZ Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
CTZ
A/A: 17.9%
United States
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

CTZ Hops (Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus) - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

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

CTZ Hops for Resinous Power, Firm Bitterness, and Classic American Intensity

CTZ, short for Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus, is a U.S. grown hop offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers who want a high-impact variety with serious bittering power and a bold late-hop profile. Often treated as a shorthand for this closely related group of commercial hops, CTZ remains a staple in American hop-forward brewing because it can deliver the pungent resin, pine, citrus, and earthy spice that define many assertive IPA and strong ale recipes. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Black Pepper, Licorice, Curry.

That combination makes CTZ one of the most practical tools in a brewhouse when a recipe needs structure as much as aroma. It can handle early-kettle bittering with authority, but it also earns its place in whirlpool and dry hop additions when brewers want a rougher, more aggressive American hop edge rather than a purely soft fruit profile.

Flavor and Brewing Character

CTZ is most often associated with resin, pine, and citrus, backed by earthy spice and the kind of pungent depth that has made it a long-running favorite in West Coast and classic American hop schedules. It is not a delicate hop, and that is exactly the point. CTZ brings weight, structure, and a sharper hop signature that can keep a beer from feeling too soft or too sweet.

In the brewhouse, CTZ works especially well in IPA, pale ale, stout, and barleywine. It is highly effective for bittering, but it can also contribute strong hop flavor and aroma in late additions and dry hopping, especially when paired with varieties that add brighter citrus or more expressive fruit top notes.

Why Brewers Choose CTZ

Brewers choose CTZ when they want a hop that adds real authority. It is useful for firm clean bitterness, aggressive American hop structure, and recipes that need resinous depth instead of a softer modern fruit-only profile. If the beer needs punch, CTZ usually earns consideration.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 14.0-17.0%
  • Beta acid: 4.0-5.5%
  • Total oils: 2.0-3.5 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, stout, and barleywine

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 aroma intensity, hop oils, and overall brewing performance.