This iconic noble hop from the Saaz region of the Czech Republic helped define the Czech pilsner style with its delicate earthy, grassy, spicy, floral aromas. It’s not recommended for bittering purposes.
Woody/Earthy, Hay, Cracked Pepper, Lemon, Herbal
Alpha 2.5 - 6 %
Beta 4 - 8 %
Total Oil 0.4 - 1 ml/100g
Cohumulone 23 - 26 %
Myrcene 25 - 40 %
Humulene 15 - 25 %
Caryophyline 6 - 12 %
Farnesene 14 - 20 %
Storage Very Poor to Poor