Saaz
Aroma Hop
Saaz is the historic landrace of the Žatec region of the Czech Republic and one of the four classic noble hops. Saaz is primarily valued as an aroma hop, with late and finishing additions preserving its most distinctive character.
Alpha Acids2.5-4.5 %
Beta Acids4.0-6.0 %
Total Oil0.4-0.8 mL/100g
OriginCZ
Variety Details
Its delicate profile combines spice and herbs with woody, tea-like, citrus and lightly cream-caramel tones. Low alpha acids make it an aroma and finishing hop, though traditional repeated kettle additions create exceptionally refined bitterness. It is essential to Czech pilsner and also fits pale lager, saison, Belgian-style ale and other beers built on subtle hop structure.
Beers and Pellets were evaluated using our Sensory Plus™ Trained Panel. Beers were dry hopped in a standard 2-Row Pale Ale at 2lb/barrel for 72 hours.
Dominant Characteristics
Citrus
Cream Caramel
Woody Aromatic
Floral
Spicy
Analytical Data
Alpha Acids (%)*2.5-4.5
Beta Acids (%)4.0-6.0
Cohumulone (% of Alpha Acids)23-26
Total Oil (ml/100g)0.4-0.8
Myrcene (% of Total Oil)25-40
Humulene (% of Total Oil)15-30
Caryophyllene (% of Total Oil)6-9
Farnesene (% of Total Oil)14-20
Linalool (% of Total Oil)0.4-0.6
Total Polyphenols (%)5.5-7.0
*Oil composition determined by Gas Chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.1.2)
Style Recommendations
- Czech Pilsner
- Bohemian Lager
- Belgian Ale
- Saison
- Wheat Beer
Available Formats
T-90 PELLETS
The standard for traditional dry hopping. T-90 pellets deliver consistent bitterness, flavor, and aroma while remaining easy to store, and brew with.
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