Saaz 72 - Field Grade
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Saaz 72
Derived from the classic Czecholslovakian Saazer hop with noble aromas. Has a low bittering value like most noble hops. Saaz is often listed in classic European beer recipes and adds a distinct peppery flavor, due to the high level of farnesene. It is used in Bohemian and fine Pilsner beers by many brewers. It is considered to be one of the finer noble hops in the world. Substitute: Sterling. 6”-24” sidearms. Can be grown high density, possible short trellis. Candidate for organic growers.
Derived from the classic Czecholslovakian Saazer hop with noble aromas. Has a low bittering value like most noble hops. Saaz is often listed in classic European beer recipes and adds a distinct peppery flavor, due to the high level of farnesene. It is used in Bohemian and fine Pilsner beers by many brewers. It is considered to be one of the finer noble hops in the world. Substitute: Sterling. 6”-24” sidearms. Can be grown high density, possible short trellis. Candidate for organic growers.
Product Profile
Alpha Acids: 5.0 - 8.5% |
Beta Acids: 3.0 - 5.0% |
MAIN USAGE
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Product Description
Each item is one complete dormant crown, or a field-ready plant, depending on time of year: a plant that is a minimum of 1 growing season old with a well developed root system with multiple breaks taken from healthy vigorous stock. It is professional quality and since it is a live rooted plant, it offers the best chance of successfully growing and producing your favorite varieties of hops.
Saaz 72
Derived from the classic Czecholslovakian Saazer hop with noble aromas. Has a low bittering value like most noble hops. Saaz is often listed in classic European beer recipes and adds a distinct peppery flavor, due to the high level of farnesene. It is used in Bohemian and fine Pilsner beers by many brewers. It is considered to be one of the finer noble hops in the world. Substitute: Sterling. 6”-24” sidearms. Can be grown high density, possible short trellis. Candidate for organic growers.
Plant Replacement Policy
*Spring Pre-order - Will ship once 2nd season stock breaks dormancy in the spring and can be properly quality checked. Estimated to ship by April 1st.
Saaz 72
Derived from the classic Czecholslovakian Saazer hop with noble aromas. Has a low bittering value like most noble hops. Saaz is often listed in classic European beer recipes and adds a distinct peppery flavor, due to the high level of farnesene. It is used in Bohemian and fine Pilsner beers by many brewers. It is considered to be one of the finer noble hops in the world. Substitute: Sterling. 6”-24” sidearms. Can be grown high density, possible short trellis. Candidate for organic growers.
- Alpha Acids: 5-8.5% beta 3-5%, cohumulone 24-28%, total oils .5-1.0 ml/100g, myrcene 25-37%, Humulene 23-40%, caryophyllene 7-11%, farnesene 9-13% GLH selction has higher alphas than the normal levels for most Saaz variants.
- Aroma: unique mild blend of earth and spice, unique peppery flavor addition that brewers ask for.
- Yield: low to medium , typically less than 1200 lbs/acre; unless grown high density population Storage stability: low, should refrigerate. Over -mature cones will shatter.
- Maturity: Early
- Beer styles: Classic Pilsner, Lager, Wheat, Belgian-style Ales, Bohemian.
- Grower notes: The quickest hop to emerge from winter dormancy; thus it is susceptible to freeze back and loss of crown buds in areas with fluctuating winter temperatures. Performs best with protective mulching. Smaller plant habit with short sidearms. Seems to grow better in areas with more moderate winters. Responds to additional bone-meal and a balanced calcium/phosphate ratio. A good candidate for short trellis and/or high density hop yards. Shows good resistance to mildews. Does not tolerate wet, soggy soil conditions. Saaz combines very well with Crystal and Magnum in brewing.
- Plant spacing: 10 to 12’ aisles x 28”- 36” in-row spacing.
Plant Replacement Policy
*Spring Pre-order - Will ship once 2nd season stock breaks dormancy in the spring and can be properly quality checked. Estimated to ship by April 1st.
*Actual plant sizes may vary between varieties. Pictures depict plants shipped at different times of the year; actively growing, or dormant and are for reference only.