Description
Zeus (CTZ) Hops
Zeus hops are also known as CTZ (Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus). These three hops varieties are nearly identical from one another. Zeus hops has a pleasant aroma known for its pungent hoppy “kick” and spicy, herbal flavour and aroma. Zeus has earthy and spicy characteristics that makes it an ideal bittering hop for many styles of beer like IPAs, Stouts, and even Lagers.
Typical brewing styles: IPA, Pale ale, Lager, Stout
Characteristics
Earthy, spicy, pungent, citrus overtones
Purpose: bittering
Alpha Acid: 14% – 16%
Beta Acid: 4.5% – 5%
Origin: US
Possible substitutions: Chinook, Nugget, Warrior
Our hops are nitrogen flushed, then vacuum sealed and stored frozen for optimum freshness.