Origin: Washington, USA. The collective umbrella for the closely-related varieties Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus. Bred for high alpha potential, each variety shares parentage with Nugget. Excellent bittering capability as originally intended, but craft brewers have also harnessed CTZ’s intense, citrus-and-spice pungence for American-style IPAs.
 
Healey, Julian. The Hops List: 265 Beer Hop Varieties From Around the World. Julian Healey. Kindle Edition. 
 
Alpha Acid: 14.5 - 16.5%
Characteristics: Powerful and striking, displaying oily fresh citrus and wild herbal character; dry hopping can bring out pine and spice.
Beer styles: Imperial Brown Ale, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, American Ales, Stout
Similar Hops: Zeus, Chinook, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Target, Warrior®, Millenium, Bullion
Purpose: Bittering and Aroma