SAAZ Alpha acid 2-5% Ref: HOPSAAZ0205 BREWING QUALITY The classical "noble" aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsner lager. Is used in Pilsner, Lagers, Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic, sometimes Bitter. ORIGIN / HISTORY Czech origin. Czech aroma landrace variety selected in the area of the same name. AGRONOMICS Good resistance to wilt; average resistance to perenospora and powdery mildew. Type T90 Hop Pellets ACID COMPONENTS Alpha Acids 2 - 5% w/w Beta Acids 3 - 4.5% w/w Cohumulone 24 - 28% of alpha acids OIL COMPONENTS Total Oil 0.4 - 0.7 mls/100 grams Caryophyllene 10 - 12% of whole oil Type Leaf Hops Farnesene 11 - 15% of whole oil Humulene 40 - 45% of whole oil Myrcene 20 - 25% of whole oil Possible Substitutions: Tettnang, Lubelski