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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 3-4.5 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 3-4.5 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 24-28 %
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| Myrcene:
| 25-30 %
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| Humulene:
| 35-40 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 9-11 %
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| Farnesene:
| 9-13 %
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| Total Oil:
| 0.5-1.0 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| 45-55 %
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| variable
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| Harvest:
| early
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Some American growers also grow a version of the Czech Saazer hop, although American versions are usually considered to lack true noble hop character, with higher myrcene and total oil than true Saaz Saazer.
Saaz is a difficult hop to grow in the United States due to inconsistent yields and susceptibility to disease.
