Product Description
US Saaz Hops
US Saaz is the American-grown counterpart to the traditional Czech Saaz, offering a similar noble aroma profile with subtle differences. Known for its mild, earthy, and spicy characteristics, US Saaz is ideal for adding delicate hop notes to a variety of beer styles, particularly lagers and Belgian ales.
US Saaz Hops Overview
- Flavors: Mild spice, earthy, herbal, floral
- Primary Usage: Aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Pilsner, Lager, Wheat Beer, Belgian Ale
- Similar Varieties: Czech Saaz, Sterling, Tettnang
Background
US Saaz is cultivated in the Pacific Northwest and shares many characteristics with its Czech namesake. While maintaining the classic noble hop qualities, it tends to have slightly higher alpha acid content, providing a gentle bitterness alongside its aromatic contributions. This makes US Saaz a versatile choice for brewers aiming to craft traditional European-style beers or experiment with new interpretations.
US Saaz Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 3.5 – 6.5% |
| Beta Acids | 3.5 – 5.0% |
| Cohumulone | 24 – 28% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.4 – 1.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 25 – 37% |
| Humulene | 23 – 40% |
| Caryophyllene | 7 – 11% |
| Farnesene | 9 – 13% |
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Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| May 13, 2026 | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | 1 |
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Description
US Saaz Hops US Saaz is the American-grown counterpart to the traditional Czech Saaz, offering a similar noble aroma profile with subtle differences. Known for its mild, earthy, and spicy characteristics, US Saaz is ideal for adding delicate hop notes to a variety of beer styles, particularly lagers and Belgian ales. US Saaz Hops Overview Flavors: Mild spice, earthy, herbal, floral Primary Usage: Aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping) Best Beer Styles: Pilsner, Lager, Wheat Beer, Belgian Ale Similar Varieties: Czech Saaz, Sterling, Tettnang Background US Saaz is cultivated in the Pacific Northwest and shares many characteristics with its Czech namesake. While maintaining the classic noble hop qualities, it tends to have slightly higher alpha acid content, providing a gentle bitterness alongside its aromatic contributions. This makes US Saaz a versatile choice for brewers aiming to craft traditional European-style beers or experiment with new interpretations. US Saaz Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 3.5 – 6.5% Beta Acids 3.5 – 5.0% Cohumulone 24 – 28% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 0.4 – 1.0 mL/100g Myrcene 25 – 37% Humulene 23 – 40% Caryophyllene 7 – 11% Farnesene 9 – 13%
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Northern Brewer LLC Best Price | $2.79 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
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