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Saaz System

Origin
US
Also known as
Saazer
Uses
Aroma
Description
Available in small quantities.
Aroma
Very mild, spicy and earthy
Styles
Pilsner, Lager, US Wheat, Belgian-Style Ales, Bitter
Typical AA
3.75%
Storagability
50% AA remaining after 6 months at 20°C
Substitutes
Saaz, Sterling or Lublin
Used in
40 Recipes
Top Styles
6 x 16B Belgian Pale Ale, 4 x 7B Bohemian-Style Pilsener, 4 x 2A German Pilsner (Pils), 3 x 6A Cream Ale and 2 x 10C American Brown Ale
Alpha Acid
3.0-4.5%
Beta Acid
3.0-4.5%
Cohumulone
24.0-28.0%
Humulene
35.0-40.0%
Caryphyllene
9.0-11.0%
Farnesene
9.0-13.0%
Myrcene
25.0-30.0%
Total Oil
0.5-1.0%