COLUMBUS   

-         Breeding Properties:

The current Super High Alpha varieties, which include the names Columbus, Tomahawk and Zeus (CTZ) have the same female parent as Nugget, making them at least half sisters to Nugget. The CTZ varieties are currently used extensively for beer bittering.

-         Technical Data: (HPLC & Oil componets)

Alpha Acids:                        15.0 - 17.0 %

Beta Acids:                           4.5 - 5.0 %

Cohumulone:                      28 - 32 % of alpha acids

Total Oil:                                2.5 - 3.5 ml/100g

Myrcene:                               50 - 60 % of total oil

Humulene:                     12 - 18 % of total oil

Caryophyllenne:              9 - 11 % of total oil

Farnesene:                            <1 % of total oil

Storage Stability:                               -5℃ ~ 0℃ whole oil