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Saaz

Saaz is arguably the most famous hop variety in the world and the undisputed gold standard for "Noble" aroma. Officially registered in 1952 but with a history dating back over 700 years to the town of Žatec (German: Saaz) in the Czech Republic, this…

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Had on tap at the brewery. Pours mostly clear with faint chill haze. Pale gold. Aroma has some faint cracker with a…

By scotAug 22, 2026

Had on tap at the brewery. Pours slightly opaque due to the color. Great tan foam that is thick and creamy. Good…

By scotAug 22, 2026

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