Saaz (US) → Saaz (CZ)
close matchUse 1.07× the weight for the same bitterness
alpha acids 3.75% → 3.5% · 67% aroma match
- Keeps
- Earthy, Noble
- Loses
- Slightly
- Adds
- Herbal, Floral, Mild
United StatesSaaz (US) substitutes
Proven alternatives to Saaz (US) and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
3Saaz (CZ)
Czech RepublicAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2–5%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
EarthyHerbalFloralMild+1
Sorachi Ace
JapanDual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid6–8%
Total oil1–3 mL
LemonDillWoodyTobacco+2
Sterling
USAAroma1998Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.5–8.5%
Beta acid4–6%
Total oil1–2 mL
NobleHerbalSpicyFloral
How to swap it in a recipe
Bitterness scales with alpha acid times weight, so for bittering additions rescale the weight by the alpha ratio — the multiplier for each substitute is given below. For late, whirlpool and dry-hop additions dose 1:1 by weight and go by aroma instead, because alpha acids do not drive those.
Saaz (US) → Sorachi Ace
last-resort matchUse 0.28× the weight for the same bitterness
alpha acids 3.75% → 13.5% · 0% aroma match
- Loses
- Slightly, Earthy, Noble
- Adds
- Lemon, Dill, Woody, Tobacco, Citrus, Herbal
Saaz (US) → Sterling
last-resort matchUse 0.54× the weight for the same bitterness
alpha acids 3.75% → 7% · 33% aroma match
- Keeps
- Noble
- Loses
- Slightly, Earthy
- Adds
- Herbal, Spicy, Floral
Similar aroma profiles
4Aurum
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
Hallertau Tradition
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid3–6%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL
EarthyGrassyNectarFruity+1
Pacific Crest
USAAromaPale 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.