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Saaz Hop Rhizome (Rooted/Mature plant)

£25.00

This hop wrote the book on hop history in Europe. Her aroma used widely in beer, considered to give beer a more delicate bitterness. Perfect for lagers and pilsner.

What is a mature plant?
Usually you purchase a hop as a single rhizome (around £10), a cutting from a mature plant. We sell the whole mature plant at least 3 years old. If you are careful you can divide your plant (up to 4 times) before planting it to create more bines.  See picture as example.

Aroma: Earthy, with a mild spice
Info: 3-4.5% Alpha Acids • Domestic • Finishing Hop

All hops sold are organically grown and cultivated from our own hops on our farm here in the UK. We sell only minimum 2 year old plant with developed rhizomes with shoots, so you can be certain you have a healthy plant. We’ll send out your hop plant(s) when their shoots are ready – usually between March – May. Please note that we only have limited stock for each variety.

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Description

Imported from the Czech Republic, Saaz is a noble type hop considered to have a mild, pleasant, earthy aroma. Czech Saaz has a very low Alpha count which makes it ineffective for bittering.

Officially registered in 1952, the original Saaz, or Czech Saaz as it is sometimes known, has established itself as a staple variety for brewers and dates back more than 700 years. Originating in Zatec, Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) it is an esteemed red-bine variety that is now grown around the world. New Zealand in particular has embraced Saaz, breeding several descendants including the popular Motueka and Riwaka varieties (B & D Saaz, respectively).

Saaz is one of the four original Noble hops and has a distinctive and classic aroma. Known for its prominent use in Stella Artois and countless Bohemian Lagers and Pilsners. Its warm, herbal character stems from a high level of farnesene while its other oils are in fair balance.

With such a low alpha acid percentage, Saaz is inarguably an aroma hop, however, when used as an early addition it is thought to add a delicate bitterness. Additionally, its elevated content of polyphenols aids in abating oxidation, giving beer brewed with Saaz a notably longer shelf life.

Growing Saaz is not without its difficulties. Specifically, it endures a meager yield, has weak mildew resistance and light cones. The original Saaz variety has been successfully cloned 9 times between 1952 and 1993 in an effort to improve these factors. Originally, growers were hesitant to hybridize, fearing the loss of its signature and delicate aroma. This hybridization has become necessary though to breed resistance to wilt and mildew and make it a more viable crop. Despite these few shortcomings, breweries use it prolifically worldwide.

Also Known As Saaz, Czech Saaz, Saazer, Czech Saazer
Characteristics Noble, herbal character
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition 2.5%-4.5%
Beta Acid Composition 4%-6%
Co-Humulone Composition 23%-28%
Country Czech Republic
Cone Size Small to medium
Cone Density Loose to moderate
Substitutes Saaz (US)SterlingLubelska-PulawyMoteukaCentennialAmarillo®
Style Guide Lager, Pilsner

Source: www.hopslist.com

Additional information

Package

Hop Rhizome only (rooted), Hop Rhizome + organic feed, Hop Rhizome + organic feed + automated watering system

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