Product Description
Saaz Hops
Saaz is the quintessential noble aroma hop, originating from the Czech town of Žatec (Saaz). Renowned for its delicate herbal, earthy, and spicy character, Saaz is the signature hop of Bohemian-style lagers, notably Pilsner Urquell. Its subtle aroma profile and low alpha acid content make it ideal for late kettle additions and dry hopping, imparting a refined bitterness and classic noble hop aroma to a variety of beer styles.
Saaz Hops Overview
- Flavors: Delicate floral, herbal, earthy, spicy
- Primary Usage: Aroma, late kettle additions, dry hopping
- Best Beer Styles: Bohemian Pilsner, Czech Lager, Belgian Ale, Kölsch, Wheat Beer
- Similar Varieties: Tettnanger, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Sterling
Background
Saaz has been cultivated in the Czech Republic for centuries and is considered the gold standard for noble hops. Its unique terroir contributes to its distinctive aroma and flavor profile, making it a cherished ingredient in traditional European brewing. Despite its low alpha acid content, Saaz imparts a smooth bitterness and is often used in combination with other hops to achieve desired bitterness levels.
Saaz Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 2.0 – 5.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.0 – 6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 23 – 26% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.4 – 1.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 25 – 40% |
| Humulene | 15 – 30% |
| Caryophyllene | 6 – 9% |
| Farnesene | 14 – 20% |
| Linalool | 0.4 – 0.6% |
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| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| May 13, 2026 | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 1 |
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Description
Saaz Hops Saaz is the quintessential noble aroma hop, originating from the Czech town of Žatec (Saaz). Renowned for its delicate herbal, earthy, and spicy character, Saaz is the signature hop of Bohemian-style lagers, notably Pilsner Urquell. Its subtle aroma profile and low alpha acid content make it ideal for late kettle additions and dry hopping, imparting a refined bitterness and classic noble hop aroma to a variety of beer styles. Saaz Hops Overview Flavors: Delicate floral, herbal, earthy, spicy Primary Usage: Aroma, late kettle additions, dry hopping Best Beer Styles: Bohemian Pilsner, Czech Lager, Belgian Ale, Kölsch, Wheat Beer Similar Varieties: Tettnanger, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Sterling Background Saaz has been cultivated in the Czech Republic for centuries and is considered the gold standard for noble hops. Its unique terroir contributes to its distinctive aroma and flavor profile, making it a cherished ingredient in traditional European brewing. Despite its low alpha acid content, Saaz imparts a smooth bitterness and is often used in combination with other hops to achieve desired bitterness levels. Saaz Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 2.0 – 5.0% Beta Acids 4.0 – 6.0% Cohumulone 23 – 26% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 0.4 – 1.0 mL/100g Myrcene 25 – 40% Humulene 15 – 30% Caryophyllene 6 – 9% Farnesene 14 – 20% Linalool 0.4 – 0.6%
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