Saaz (US)vsPacific Crest
Saaz (US) and Pacific Crest are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Saaz (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyNoble
Only in Saaz (US)
Slightly
Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoGrassyFloralSpicyHerbalPine
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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