This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
| Alpha Acids: | 3.0 to 4.5% |
| Storage: | 45 to 55% |
| Bittering: | No |
| Aroma: | Yes |
| Flavour: | Yes |
This Saaz is the original Pilsner hop, and is a truly noble hop (try a Pilsner Urquell). To brew an authentic 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 nice. A classic noble hops variety.
- Styles
- pilsner and other lagers
- Substitutions
- Polnischer Lublin, Tettnanger, Ultra
