Hop: Kazbek
Description
Kazbek was bred in Czechoslovakia from Saaz and a wild hop similar to Cascade. Its aroma is similar to Saaz but more intense. Released in 2008. It is named for the Kazbek peak, one of the highest in the Caucasus mountain range. Great in beers that need an intense noble hop profile.
General Information
Profile |
Grapefruit, Lemon, Spice |
Country |
Czechoslovakia |
Substitutes |
Saaz, Sterling |
Purpose |
Aroma |
Yield |
High |
Storage |
Fair to good |
Beer Styles |
Lager, American Pale Ale |
Resistant |
Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew |
Acids
Alpha Acid |
5.0 - 8.0% |
Beta Acid |
4.0 - 6.0% |
Cohumulone |
35.0 - 40.0% |
Oils
Total Oil |
0.9 - 1.8 ml/100g |
Myrcene |
40.0 - 55.0% |
Humulene |
20.0 - 35.0% |
Caryophyllene |
10.0 - 15.0% |
Farnesene |
< 1.0% |
Linalool |
0.3 - 0.5% |
Additional Characteristics
Growth Rate |
High vigor |
Cones |
Elongated; Medium Density |
Maturity |
Late |
Ease of Harvest |
Good |
Last Updated
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2021-01-19 16:44:28 (Added: 2021-01-19 16:44:28)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog