Classic noble European hop
"This was very effective and authentic to taste as the lone hop in my Budějovický Budvar Czech lager."
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Saaz is a "noble" variety of hops. It was named after the Czech city of Žatec. This hop is used extensively in Bohemia to flavour beer styles such as the Czech pilsner. Saaz hops accounted for more than ²⁄₃ of total 2009 hop production in the Czech Republic.
Alpha Acid: 3.50%
Beer styles: Pilsner, Lager
Similar hops: Sterling, U.S. Saaz, Polish Lublin
Aroma: Earthy, Herbal, Spicy
Purpose: Aroma
Origin: CZ
Crop Year: 2025
Our hops are packed to 25g within + or - 1%.
Also available in 500g size - Saaz - (500g Pellet Hop)
Overall rating: 4.9615383 / 5 from 26 reviews.
Review topics: [size, hops].
"This was very effective and authentic to taste as the lone hop in my Budějovický Budvar Czech lager."
"Well packaged and fresh as"
"Great packaging, I used these in a Cream ale by David Heath. Very nice!"
"Great lager hops"
"Very fresh, great for Euro styles"
"Like the 25g option"
"Boil smells good"
"nice hops"
"Well priced"
"Love the 25g packaging"