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Owing it's origins to a land race variety, the Noble Czech Saaz Hop has been a part of brewing tradition since it was first cultivated in the Czech Republic. Full of the classic flavors found in noble hops, is has a soft, refined spice and herbal flavor. Use this in Bohemian Pilsners, Belgian Ales, Farm House Ales, and Lambics. This is the hop that provides Pilsner Urquell it's unique flavor. 

General Info

• Origin: Czech Republic
• Hop Type: Aroma
• Alpha Acid: 3.0 - 6.0%
• Similar Varieties: Crystal, Tettnang, Sterling
• Common Styles: Traditional Pilsners, Wheat beers, Belgian-style Ales

A great hop to improve the moderate hop qualities of a Belgian or German Brew? German Hersbrucker Hop Pellets provide the ideal aroma additions with it's moderately floral qualities and fruity undertones.

Flavor Profiles

• Mild
• Herbal
• Floral
• Fruity Overtones

Typical Alpha Acid: 2.0% - 5.0%.

General Info

• Origins: Germany, Czech Republic
• Best Beer Styles for this hop: Pilsners, Bocks Lagers, Weizen Bocks, Wheat Beers, Kölsch, Belgian Ales, and Munich Helles.