Czech RepublicDescription
Saaz is a staple variety for brewers and dates back more than 700 years. A Czech Republic landrace variety, Saaz is the most classic “noble” aroma hop with longstanding and strong traditions
Saaz (CZ) is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.
Czech Republic Saaz has aroma descriptors that include mild with pleasant earthy, herbal and floral overtones.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Sterling
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.5–8.5%
Beta acid4–6%
Total oil1–2 mL
NobleHerbalSpicyFloral
Aurum
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%
Beta acid3.1%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
SpicyFruityFloralMild+4
Celeia
SloveniaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–6%
Beta acid2–4%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL
NobleFloralLavenderSpicy+2
Pacific Crest
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.9%
Beta acid3%
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassy+4
Spalt
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.5–5.7%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Wild Loyalist
CanadaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.7–5.6%
Beta acid4.7–6.7%
HerbalSpicyEarthyFloral+1
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