Saaz is the world's most famous noble hop and the defining ingredient of Czech Pilsner. Grown in the Bohemian region of Žatec for centuries, it has an elegant, refined character - earthy, spicy and herbal with a delicate floral note that no other variety quite replicates.
- Alpha acid: 3-4.5%
- Aroma: Earthy, spicy, herbal, floral, refined
- Best for: late additions in lagers and continental styles
- Great in: Czech Pilsners, German lagers, Kölsch, wheat beers and Belgian ales
T90 pellets are the standard for homebrew use - consistent, easy to store and measure.
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