{"product_id":"columbus","title":"Columbus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDank \u0026amp; Resinous Power • Black Pepper Bite • High-Alpha Heavy Hitter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColumbus is the definitive dank hop — a high-alpha American powerhouse prized for its pungent, resinous intensity and spicy black pepper edge. One of the famous CTZ trio (Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus), it has long been the backbone of aggressive West Coast IPAs and a secret weapon for brewers who want their beer to smell like a fresh bag of hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith alpha acids of 15%, Columbus is a supremely efficient bittering hop, and unlike most high-alpha varieties it doubles as a bold, characterful aroma hop for brewers who like it dank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePungent, dank resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticky pine and herbal notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp black pepper spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy, almost savory depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle citrus underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single early addition delivers assertive, economical bitterness with mild character. Late and dry hop additions unleash the full pungent, resinous profile that defines old-school double IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColumbus is a staple ingredient in many assertive American styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarleywine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also widely used purely for bittering in hop-forward recipes where softer varieties take over late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5-gallon batch, 0.5–1 oz at 60 minutes bitters even a big IPA efficiently. For dank character, add another 1 oz in the whirlpool or dry hop. Restraint keeps it a clean workhorse; generosity makes the beer unapologetically pungent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColumbus layered under bright hops like Citra or Centennial gives an IPA both punch and polish — classic West Coast structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Dank, resinous, pungent, black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose, favoring bittering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, whirlpool, dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Chinook, Warrior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: West Coast IPAs, double IPAs, stouts, barleywines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting an aggressive double IPA or anchoring the bitterness of a hop-forward pale ale, Columbus delivers the dank, resinous power that defines bold American brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930664722630,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064918364358,"sku":null,"price":3.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064918397126,"sku":null,"price":6.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064918429894,"sku":null,"price":13.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_599e4426-9a1a-4860-8408-61d671a1cf7d.png?v=1781146164","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/columbus","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}