Saaz System
- Origin
- CZ
- Also known as
- Saazer
- Uses
- Aroma
- Description
- The classical noble aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsner lager.
- Aroma
- Very mild with pleasant hoppy notes
- Styles
- Pilsner, Lagers, Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic, Bitter
- Noble?
- Yes
- Typical AA
- 3.75%
- Storagability
- 50% AA remaining after 6 months at 20°C
- Substitutes
- Saaz, Sterling or Lublin
- Alpha Acid
- 3.0-4.5%
- Beta Acid
- 3.0-4.5%
- Cohumulone
- 24.0-28.0%
- Humulene
- 40.0-45.0%
- Caryphyllene
- 10.0-12.0%
- Farnesene
- 11.0-15.0%
- Myrcene
- 20.0-25.0%
- Total Oil
- 0.4-0.7%