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Saaz Late substitutes

Proven alternatives to Saaz Late and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.

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Direct substitutes

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Saaz (CZ)

Czech RepublicAroma8230
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2–5%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
EarthyHerbalFloralMild+1
Saaz (US)

Saaz (US)

USAAroma8230
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–4.5%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil0.5–1 mL
SlightlyEarthyNoble

Similar aroma profiles

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Aurum

GermanyAroma
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%
Beta acid3.1%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
SpicyFruityFloralMild+4

Celeia

SloveniaAroma
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–6%
Beta acid2–4%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL
NobleFloralLavenderSpicy+2

Independence

USAAroma
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.7%
Beta acid1.5%
FloralCitrusStone fruitHerbal+4

First Gold

United KingdomDual purpose
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5.6–10%
Beta acid2.3–4.1%
Total oil0.7–1.5 mL
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberry+5

Nugget

USADual purpose
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9.5–16%
Beta acid3–5.8%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL
HerbalCitrusGingerPineapple+5

Pacific Crest

USAAroma
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.9%
Beta acid3%
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassy+4

How to pick a substitute

Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.

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