Saaz
Saaz is a hop variety originating from #Czechia and is grown in #Belgium #Czechia , #Germany , #Slovakia , and the #United States today. It’s usually considered an aroma hop variety. Saaz hops are also known as Saazer.
The flavour and aroma profile of Saaz hops is often described as #Earthy/Tobacco and #Spicy.
IHGC references Saaz hops as SAZ or SA and classifies it as a aroma hop variety.
Typical beers brewed with Saaz hops include #Pilsner and #Lager style beers.
Typical oil composition
|
min. |
max. |
| Alpha |
3 % |
4,5 % |
| Beta |
3 % |
4 % |
| Total |
0,4 mg/ml |
0,7 mg/ml |
| Co-Humulone |
25 % |
30 % |
| Myrcene |
20 % |
25 % |
| Caryophyllene |
10 % |
12 % |
| Humulene |
40 % |
45 % |
| Farnesene |
1 - 15 % |
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