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Darren

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Does anyone know where I can get some?
cheers
Darren
 
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
 
Yeah, I have 2 kg of czech saaz. Would love some NZ saaz for bittering
 
Be happy to get some in for you, Darren

Jovial Monk
 
Hi Darren,

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

Remind me before we meet next. :)

Steve
 
Doc said:
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.
 
johnno said:
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
 
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