Hop: Saaz (US)
Description
United States version of Saaz was started from a Czechoslovakian Saaz seedling which was received by United States Department of Agriculture in 1973. Difficult to grow and a low yield.
Saaz (US) is expected to be related to Hersbrucker and Spalt.
General Information
| Aliases |
US Saaz, American Saaz, USDA 21077 |
| Profile |
Mild, earthy, herbal and spice. |
| Country |
United States |
| Substitutes |
Lubelski, Saaz, Sterling |
| Purpose |
Aroma |
| Yield |
540 - 890 lbs/acre |
| Storage |
Retains 45% - 50% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles |
Lager, Pilsner |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
2.8 - 6.6% |
| Beta Acid |
2.7 - 4.6% |
| Cohumulone |
24.0 - 28.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
0.3 - 1.0 ml/100g |
| Myrcene |
25.0 - 37.0% |
| Humulene |
23.0 - 40.0% |
| Caryophyllene |
7.0 - 11.0% |
| Farnesene |
9.0 - 13.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
Low |
| Cones |
Small to medium with loose to moderate density |
| Maturity |
Early |
| Ease of Harvest |
Moderate |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Medium green |
| Side Arm Length |
6" - 24" |
Tags
Last Updated
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2020-11-24 08:44:36 (Added: 2020-11-24 08:44:36)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog