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|alphaAcids=3.0 to 4.5%
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|storage=45 to 55%
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|origin=Czech Republic (Bohemia)
|flavour=Yes
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|noble=Yes
|aroma=Yes
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|uses=aroma
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|styles=Bohemian Pilsner; suitable in most other continental European lagers (except some German lagers)
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|substitutions=[[Saaz (American)]], [[Polnischer Lublin]], [[Tettnanger]], [[Ultra]], [[Sterling]]
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|alpha=3-6
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|beta=3-8
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|cohumulone=23-28
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|myrcene=20-40
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|humulene=15-45
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|carophyllene=10-12
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|farnesene=11-20
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|total_oil=0.4-1
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|storage=45-55 %
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This Saaz is the original Pilsner hop, and is a truly noble hop (try a Pilsner Urquell). To brew an authentic [[Styles of beer#Pilsner|Pilsner]], Saaz is the only choice and sets the standard for aroma hops, but it also excellent in all European lagers for both bittering and flavour.
 
  
; Flavour : Mild but very niceA classic [[noble]] hops variety.
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; Styles : [[Styles of beer#Pilsner|pilsner]] and other lagers
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'''Saaz,''' now known as '''Zatec,''' is the name of a city noted for its hop production.  Historically, hops from Saaz were considered among the finest in Europe, and were the backbone of the original Bohemian Pilsner; Saaz is in the area of the modern-day Czech Republic which was formerly known as Bohemia.
; Substitutions : [[Polnischer Lublin]], [[Tettnanger]], [[Ultra]]
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In brewing, '''Saaz''' usually refers to the hop cultivar traditionally associated with Saaz and Bohemian PilsnerAlthough the traditional name for this hop would be '''Saazer''' (or '''Saaz Saazer''' when grown in the Saaz area), it is generally simply referred to as '''Saaz''' or '''Czech Saaz.'''
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Saazer hops are also grown in other countries. Saaz grown outside of the Czech Republic will have different characteristics and will generally be identified by their nation of origin: for example, [[Saaz (American)]].
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True Saaz Saazer hops are prized for their mild, pleasant flavor, and are the only choice for brewing an authentic [[Pilsner.]]

Revision as of 14:31, 14 August 2007

This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page

General Hop Characteristics
Country of Origin: Czech Republic (Bohemia)
Noble: Yes
Uses: aroma
Beer styles: Bohemian Pilsner; suitable in most other continental European lagers (except some German lagers)
Substitutions: Saaz (American), Polnischer Lublin, Tettnanger, Ultra, Sterling
Chemical Composition
Alpha Acids: 3-6 %
Beta Acids: 3-8 %
Cohumulone: 23-28 %
Myrcene: 20-40 %
Humulene: 15-45 %
Caryophyllene: 10-12 %
Farnesene: 11-20 %
Total Oil: 0.4-1 %
Storage

(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):

45-55 % %
Growing Characteristics
Yield: varies
Harvest: varies


Saaz, now known as Zatec, is the name of a city noted for its hop production. Historically, hops from Saaz were considered among the finest in Europe, and were the backbone of the original Bohemian Pilsner; Saaz is in the area of the modern-day Czech Republic which was formerly known as Bohemia.

In brewing, Saaz usually refers to the hop cultivar traditionally associated with Saaz and Bohemian Pilsner. Although the traditional name for this hop would be Saazer (or Saaz Saazer when grown in the Saaz area), it is generally simply referred to as Saaz or Czech Saaz.

Saazer hops are also grown in other countries. Saaz grown outside of the Czech Republic will have different characteristics and will generally be identified by their nation of origin: for example, Saaz (American).

True Saaz Saazer hops are prized for their mild, pleasant flavor, and are the only choice for brewing an authentic Pilsner.

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