{"product_id":"ctz-hop-pellets-brewferm","title":"CTZ Hop Pellets Brewferm","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCTZ hop pellets are a powerhouse American bittering hop that goes by three names — Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus — all referring to the same variety, grouped together under the CTZ umbrella due to their near-identical characteristics. Produced by Brewferm and a staple of the American craft brewing tradition, CTZ is the workhorse hop that quietly underpins some of the most iconic IPAs and Pale Ales ever brewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat defines CTZ is its assertive, no-nonsense bitterness backed by a bold aromatic profile of pungent earth, dank resin, and black pepper, with a subtle citrus and herbal undertone that adds complexity without softening the hop's inherently aggressive character. Its exceptionally high alpha acid content makes it one of the most efficient bittering hops available — delivering clean, lasting bitterness at relatively low addition rates. Used later in the boil or in the dry hop, CTZ also reveals a distinctive dank, resinous, and slightly catty aroma that has become a defining signature of the classic West Coast IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVersatile, potent, and time-tested, CTZ belongs in every homebrewer's hop inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHop pellets Processed hop cones compressed into pellets for improved storage, stability, and ease of use in brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEarthy and dank resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlack pepper and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCitrus (lemon, lime)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHerbal and subtle catty notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIPA: West Coast IPA, American IPA, Double IPA Pale Ale: American Pale Ale Specialty: Barleywine, Imperial Stout, Black IPA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBest suited for early boil bittering additions, but also effective in whirlpool and dry hop for dank, resinous aroma character. Pairs exceptionally well with Simcoe, Centennial, and Amarillo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOrigin: USA Type: Bittering \/ dual-purpose hop \u003cbr\u003eAlpha acids: typically 14–18% \u003cbr\u003eForm: Pellets \u003cbr\u003eBrand: Brewferm \u003cbr\u003eUse: Bittering, whirlpool, dry hop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brewferm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57088100794743,"sku":null,"price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6578\/9303\/files\/IMG-5217.png?v=1776637948","url":"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/ctz-hop-pellets-brewferm","provider":"CraftBrew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}