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This week we are closer to home (especially for some). It's B Saaz, a newer variety, developed and grown in New Zealand.
So what can you tell us about this hop? How do you use them - bittering, flavour, aroma? What styles have you used them for? What hop combinations are they good for? Are there any commercial beers available here using this hop? Any other tips for using this hop?
Tell us all you know so we can all make the best beer we can. :chug:
Info from Craftbrewer as my normal sources do not include this hop. :angry:
So what can you tell us about this hop? How do you use them - bittering, flavour, aroma? What styles have you used them for? What hop combinations are they good for? Are there any commercial beers available here using this hop? Any other tips for using this hop?
Tell us all you know so we can all make the best beer we can. :chug:
Info from Craftbrewer as my normal sources do not include this hop. :angry:
Pedigree A triploid aroma type bred by crossing 1/3 Saaz and 2/3 New Zealand breeding selection at the New Zealand HortResearch Riwaka Hop Research Centre. Released in 1997.
General Description This recently developed triploid variety is referred to as B Saaz , after a prominent Belgian brewery took a liking to it when doing brew trials. It has made a name for itself as a triploid substitute for the traditional Saaz Saaz, with a New Zealand twist. An absolutely unique Saaz like flavour has made this hop very sought after by brewers, both large and small. This new hop variety with high Farnasene imparts a distinctive citrus aroma in several beer styles. A craft brewers favourite.
Beer Styles Lagers, Bitters, Bocks, Sweet Porters.
Storage Stability Good
HPLC Analysis Alpha Acids 6.5 - 7.5 %
Beta Acids 5 %
Cohumulone 29 % of Alpha Acids
Oil Composition (Measured within 6 months of harvest, stored at 0 C)
Total Oil 0.8 mls oil per 100 gram cone weight
Concentration 107 uL Oil/gram Alpha
Myrcene 47.7 %
Humulene 3.6 %