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Saazer

UnknownLow AlphaCzech Republic
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About

Czech aroma landrace variety selected in the area of the same name, very mild with pleasant hoppy notes. Moderately strong growth, regular shape, vine green-red, 9-11 mm thick, fruitful rachides low, dense deployment cones. Saaz as a fine aroma cultivar is recommended for the second and third hopping. It may be also used for dry hopping. Used across all the notable Czech Pilsners and helps define that beer style. Similarly suits and is widely used Continental-style Pilseners, Helles & American Light, Bock lagers and lighter Ales.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

BergamotHoneyWoodyChamomileSpicy

Oil Composition

Myrcene
≥25%
Linalool
0.4-1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid3.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acid4.5 - 8.0%
Co-Humulone-%

Technical Details

Total Oil- mL/100g
HSI
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop