A Classic American high-alpha hop with a intense herbal, pine and citrus character.
Cryo Hops® is a concentrated form of hops developed by Yakima Chief Hops, where much of the plant parts have been removed but oils and other flavors have been retained. Cryo Hops® can be used just like regular T90 pellets but are best suited for whirlpool or dry hopping. Compared to regular hop pellets, only 50% as much Cryo Hops® is needed to achieve the same taste results.
Heavily hopped beers where a complex hop flavor and bitterness is desired such as IPA, Stout or American Brown Ale.
Originaly developed by Charles (Chuck) Zimmerman as a part of USDA hop development program during the first part of the 70s. It is often abbreviated as CTZ because of the three names Columbus, Tomahawk and Zeus it's been sold under.
Aroma: Spicy and herbal with notes of pine and citrus.
Origin: USA
Typical values:
Storage stability (alpha acids): Poor, 50%-60% alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20 °C