Columbus System

Origin
US
Also known as
Tomahawk
Uses
Bittering
Description
Originally bred for its alpha value, it has also become popular for its oil profile. Great for dry hopping.
Aroma
Pungent
Styles
US IPA, US Pale Ale, Stout, Barley Wine, Lager (bittering)
Typical AA
15.0%
Storagability
25% AA remaining after 6 months at 20°C
Substitutes
Centennial, Chinook, Nugget, Northern Brewer or Target
Used in
23 Recipes
Top Styles
6 x 14B American IPA, 5 x 14C Imperial IPA, 3 x 10A American Pale Ale, 3 x 3F American-Style India Pale Ale and 2 x 10B American Amber Ale
Alpha Acid
14.0-16.0%
Beta Acid
4.5-5.5%
Cohumulone
30.0-35.0%
Humulene
15.0-25.0%
Caryphyllene
8.0-12.0%
Farnesene
<1.0%
Myrcene
25.0-45.0%
Total Oil
1.5-2.0%