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Sladek

AromaMedium AlphaCzech Republic
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About

Sladek, meaning ‘brewer', is a high yielding aroma variety and cross between Saaz and Northern Brewer. Originally registered as VUCH 71 In 1987, it was renamed to Sladek in 1994. Sladek features a classic hoppy aroma atop a fruity flavor profile with essences of peach, passionfruit and grapefruit.

Origin

Parents are Saaz and Northern Brewer. Originally registered n 1987 its name changed to Sladek in 1994

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

PassionfruitStrawberryCassisGrapefruitPeachEarthyFloralSpice

Recommended Beer Styles

LagerPilsner

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
35-50%
Humulene
20-40%
Caryophyllene
9-14%
Farnesene
≥1%
Linalool
0.15-0.3%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid4.5 - 8.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 7.0%
Co-Humulone23-30%

Technical Details

Total Oil1-2 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityGood

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