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Saaz (Czech) Leaf Hops 2019 (Alpha Rating: 3.1%) 100g
Saaz continues to be popular with brewers around the World and is a key contributor to the distinct aroma of the famous Czech pilseners. This traditional landrace delivers a mild but characteristic hoppy aroma profile.
Saaz is displayed very typically in 2019: green-grassy, woody and many different herbs, but also many earthy and hay-like aromas. A fine year for this special hop variety.
Aroma Characteristics
Spicy, woody, herbal – an unmistakable hop variety. It tastes of tobacco, cognac, barrique barrels, hay and leather.
Key Flavours
Spicy, Honey, Camomile Tea, Bergamot, Woody
| Analysis Values | |
|---|---|
| Growing Area | Czech Republic |
| Heritage | landrace variety |
| Alpha Acids | 3-6 % |
| Total Polyphenols | 5.5-7% |
| Myrcene | 25.0 - 40.0 % Total Oils |
| Beta Acids | 4.5-8 % |
| Total Oil | 0.4 – 1.0 ml/100 g |
| Linalool | 0.5 % Total Oils |