{"product_id":"saaz","title":"Saaz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Original Noble Hop • Delicate Spice \u0026amp; Herbs • Heart of the Czech Pilsner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaaz is the most famous noble hop in the world, grown around the Czech town of Žatec for over 700 years and prized for the delicate spicy, herbal, and floral character that defines authentic Czech Pilsner. Where modern hops shout, Saaz whispers — refined, elegant, and inseparable from the world's most imitated beer style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith alpha acids of 3.5%, Saaz is a true aroma hop: too gentle for efficient bittering in big beers, but perfectly suited to the generous late additions that give classic lagers their signature finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate, refined spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh herbal notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft floral aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild earthy undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, gently bitter finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eModest additions lend a quiet noble elegance to any lager. Layered throughout the boil in the traditional Czech fashion, Saaz builds the rounded, spicy-floral depth that makes a true Bohemian Pilsner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaaz is a staple ingredient in many classic European styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech \/ Bohemian Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Pale Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean Amber Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a traditional choice in Belgian ales and lambics, where its restraint lets yeast character lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5-gallon batch, the classic Czech schedule uses 2–4 oz in multiple additions — 60 minutes, 30 minutes, and the final 10 minutes — building bitterness and aroma from the same hop. Fewer, later additions give a lighter noble accent for hybrid styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Saaz with Pilsner malt and a clean lager yeast, then ferment cold — simplicity is the entire point of the style it built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 3.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Spicy, herbal, floral, noble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, 30 min, late boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Tettnang, Hallertau Mittelfrüh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Czech pilsners, pale lagers, Belgian ales, saisons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting an authentic Bohemian Pilsner or refining a delicate Belgian ale, Saaz delivers the timeless noble character that has defined great lagers for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665115846,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064919871686,"sku":null,"price":4.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064919904454,"sku":null,"price":9.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064919969990,"sku":null,"price":19.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_1cce256b-14e3-4e71-ade6-002990839c65.png?v=1781146188","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/saaz","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}