Brewing
Columbus - 100g
$10.20
Columbus is an American hop that features a punchy hoppiness with a deep engaging aroma and understated citrus character.
It can be used at the beginning of the boil for bittering and as a late addition and dry hop for flavour and aroma.
| Characteristics | |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 14%-18% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 4.5%-6% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 28%-35% |
| Country | US |
| Cone Size | Medium to large |
| Cone Density | Compact |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid to late |
| Yield Amount | 2000-2500 kg/hectare (1780-2230 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
| Resistant to | |
| Susceptible to | Susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildew |
| Storability | Retains 50%-60% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 1.5-4.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 25%-55% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 9%-25% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 6%-12% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
| Substitutes | Zeus, Chinook, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Target, Warrior®, Millenium, Bullion |
| Style Guide | Imperial Brown Ale, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, American Ales, Stout |