SAAZ
BREWING QUALITY
The classical “noble” aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Saaz hops have long been established as a high quality European aroma variety. Is used in Pilsner, Lagers, Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic, sometimes Bitter.
ORIGIN / HISTORY
Czech origin. Czech aroma landrace variety selected in the area of the same name.
AGRONOMICS
Saaz hops are a low yielding high quality aroma variety. Good resistance to wilt; average resistance to perenospora and powdery mildew.
Possible Substitutions:
Tettnang, Lubelski, Sterling
OIL COMPONENTS
| Total Oil | 0.4 – 0.8 mls/100 grams |
| Farnesene | 14 - 20% of whole oil |
| Humulene | 15 - 30% of whole oil |
| Myrcene | 25 - 40% of whole oil |
ACID COMPONENTS
| Alpha Acids | 2 – 5% w/w |
| Beta Acids | 2 – 6% w/w |
| Cohumulone | 23 - 26% of alpha acids |