Saaz 72 Hop Description
SAAZ (US) This traditional variety from the Czech Republic is grown on a limited basis in the U.S. It has a classic noble aroma that is famously used in Pilsners.
Country of Origin: Czech
Alpha Acids 3-4.5%
Beta: 3-4.5%
Yield #’s / acre 600 – 1,000
Purpose: Aroma
Co-Humulone 24-28%
Seasonal Maturity: Early
Growth Rate: Low
Sidearm Length: 6-10”
Cone Size: Small Medium
Cone Density: Loose to Compact
Resistant to: Downy Mildew
Susceptible to:
Style Guide: Lagers, Pilsners
Aroma: Earthy, Spicy
Substitutes: Hallertau, Tettnanger, Sterling
If you’d like more information on other hop varieties we have available, select the variety you’re interested in below.
AlphAroma, Bramling, Cascade, Cashmere, Centennial, Chinook, Cluster L8, Columbia, Comet, Crystal, Eroica, Fuggle H, Galena, Glacier, Hallertau m.f, Horizon, Liberty, Magnum, Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, NewPort, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Olympic, Oregon Cluster, Perle, Pocket Talisman, Saaz 72, Sorachi Ace, Sterling, Styrian Golding, Tahoma, Teamaker, Tettnanger, Triple Pearl, UK Serebrianka, Ultra, VanGuard, Willamette, Yakima Gold, Zatecki Cerveni, Zeus
