Celeia
Alpha acid
3–6%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–3.6 mL
Slovenia
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Celeia
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Saaz (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleEarthy
Only in Celeia
FloralLavenderSpicyHerbal
Only in Saaz (US)
Slightly
Property
| Property | Celeia | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–3.6 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–35% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 18–23% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–7% | 9–13% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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