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Columbus / tomahawk

Spice-forward, with herbal and pine and resin.

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Spice4
  • Herbal3
  • Pine and resin2
  • Citrus1
Alpha acid
15.0–17.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.5–5.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
3.3 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
33%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
3.0 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Columbus / tomahawk

Common questions

What can I substitute for Columbus / tomahawk?
Taurus, Super Pride, and Tomahawk — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Columbus / tomahawk taste like?
Spice-forward, with herbal and pine and resin.
What is Columbus / tomahawk's alpha acid?
15.0–17.0%
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