Breeding/Development: Washington, USA. The collective umbrella for the closely-related varieties Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus. Bred for high alpha potential, each variety shares parentage with Nugget.
Brewing Application: Excellent bittering capability as originally intended, but craft brewers have also harnessed CTZ’s intense, citrus-and-spice pungence for American-style IPAs.
Sensory: Powerful and striking, displaying oily fresh citrus and wild herbal character; dry hopping can bring out pine and spice.
| Alpha Acid Range % | 14.5 - 16.5 |
| Beta Acid Range % | 4.0 - 5.0 |
| Co-Humulone as % of Alpha | 28 - 32 |
| Total Oil mL/100 g | 2.0 - 3.0 |