New Zealand Saaz

[Darren]

Does anyone know where I can get some?
cheers
Darren

 

[Doc]

Probably from Belgium.
No I'm serious.

When I was in NZ just after the 2004 harvest I visited the hop board and tried to buy some NZ Saaz. The full 2004 had already been sold. And I think most of it went to a brewery in Belgium.

So get this I bought Czech Saaz from the NZ Hop board. Go figure.

Doc

 

[Darren]

Yeah, I have 2 kg of czech saaz. Would love some NZ saaz for bittering

 

[Jovial_Monk]

Be happy to get some in for you, Darren

Jovial Monk

 

[SAMEAGAIN]

NZ Saaz oh well each to their own

 

[chiller]

Hi Darren,

I have some in my freezer if you would like 100gms [ish].

Remind me before we meet next.

Steve

 

[johnno]

Probably from Belgium.
No I'm serious.

When I was in NZ just after the 2004 harvest I visited the hop board and tried to buy some NZ Saaz. The full 2004 had already been sold. And I think most of it went to a brewery in Belgium.

So get this I bought Czech Saaz from the NZ Hop board. Go figure.

Doc

Sounds like a wacky hop market.

 

[Doc]

Sounds like a wacky hop market.

I think it is just a very popular hop, and they can't grow enough of it yet.
Here is a quote from the NZ Hop board.

Doc

This newly developed triploid variety has not been officially named yet, and is referred to as "B" Saaz because a prominent Belgian brewery liked it after doing brewing trials. Already making a name for itself as a triploid substitute for the traditional Saaz Saaz, this hop is now used in a mainstream beer by an international brewing company. An absolutely unique Saaz-like flavour has made this hop very sought after by brewers. This new hop variety has created a unique citrus flavour in several beer styles