MAIN AROMAS
Herbal/Earthy, Spicy,Floral
CZ Saaz
Hop Description
This iconic noble hop from the Saaz region of the Czech Republic helped define the Czech pilsner style with its delicate earthy, grassy, spicy, floral aromas. It’s not recommended for bittering purposes.
Aroma Profile
Herbal/Earthy
- Brewing Values
Alpha 2.5 - 6 %
Beta 4 - 8 %
Total Oil 0.4 - 1 ml/100g
Cohumulone 23 - 26 %
Myrcene 25 - 40 %
Humulene 15 - 25 %
Caryophyline 6 - 12 %
Farnesene 14-20%
Storage Very Poor to Poor
ALPHA
BETA
TOTAL OIL (ml/100g)
Similar Hops
Sterling
Alpha
6-9%
Beta
4-6%
Total Oil
1.3-1.9 (ml/100)
DESCRIPTION
Sterling is often utilized as a replacement for one of its primary parents, noble ...
GR Tettnanger
Alpha
2.5-6%
Beta
3-5%
Total Oil
0.5-0.9 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
Herbal/Earthy, Floral, Spicy
DESCRIPTION
Sometimes called Tettnanger, this is the namesake Saaz-family noble hop from the ...
GR Saphir
Alpha
2-4.5%
Beta
4-7%
Total Oil
12-17 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
Spicy, Tropical/Fruit, Floral
DESCRIPTION
Bred by the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany, Saphir’s low alpha acids, admirable ...
Pairs Well With
Sterling
Alpha
6-9%
Beta
4-6%
Total Oil
1.3-1.9 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
Herbal/Earthy, Spicy, Floral
DESCRIPTION
Sterling is often utilized as a replacement for one of its primary parents, noble ...
GR Tettnanger
Alpha
2.5-6%
Beta
3-5%
Total Oil
0.5-0.9 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
Herbal/Earthy, Floral, Spicy
DESCRIPTION
Sometimes called Tettnanger, this is the namesake Saaz-family noble hop from the ...