Columbus as late hop?
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 09:48 PM
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Posted 18 July 2010 - 03:22 AM
Edited by Kegdude, 18 July 2010 - 03:23 AM.
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Posted 18 July 2010 - 04:18 AM
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Posted 18 July 2010 - 11:41 AM
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Posted 18 July 2010 - 12:13 PM
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Posted 18 July 2010 - 04:25 PM
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Posted 18 July 2010 - 05:42 PM
I actually find Columbus and centennial to be very different. I'm not sure exactly how to say it but cents seem kind if bubble gummy. Columbus gives me a bit of a more resinny flavor and aroma. They are both great hops and I think Columbus would do well in any American ale.I use Columbus any any time I can't get my hands on Centennial (which isn't very often). The two are pretty similar IMO.
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Posted 19 July 2010 - 06:26 AM
I also find them very different, though I don't do well at trying to describe flavors and aromas. Both great, though.Columbus is one of my favorite aroma hops in hoppier beers like IPAs. I like passlaku's descriptor - dank.I actually find Columbus and centennial to be very different. I'm not sure exactly how to say it but cents seem kind if bubble gummy. Columbus gives me a bit of a more resinny flavor and aroma. They are both great hops and I think Columbus would do well in any American ale.
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Posted 19 July 2010 - 06:51 AM
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Posted 19 July 2010 - 11:30 AM
I'd agree that they definitely have their differences, but you hit on the main reason why they are considered to be acceptable substitutions for each other. It's the resinous character. Both Centennial and Columbus have a thick nectar-like character and, when hopbursted, really have a resin thing going on. That being said, they do have their differences. I'd describe Columbus as herbal but with orange zest, pine, pear and grapefruit. Centennial seems more of a strong citrus (not orange specifically) with lots of floral notes and maybe some grass. Being so similar and yet so different makes them a great compliment for one another in my opinion.FWIW, Hop Union says that a blend of 70% Cascade & 30% Columbus is a direct replacement for Centennial in a recipe.I actually find Columbus and centennial to be very different. I'm not sure exactly how to say it but cents seem kind if bubble gummy. Columbus gives me a bit of a more resinny flavor and aroma. They are both great hops and I think Columbus would do well in any American ale.
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