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CTZ (Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus)

Pine and resin-forward, with citrus and spice.

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Pine and resin5
  • Citrus3
  • Spice3
  • Herbal2
  • Tropical fruit1
  • Stone fruit1
  • Grassy1
Alpha acid
15.0–18.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.5–6.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
3.2 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
28%
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 CTZ (Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus)

Common questions

What can I substitute for CTZ (Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus)?
Tomahawk, Columbus, and Zeus — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does CTZ (Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus) taste like?
Pine and resin-forward, with citrus and spice.
What is CTZ (Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus)'s alpha acid?
15.0–18.0%
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