Herbal, spicy and gently citrus. Uran is a new Czech hop for brewers who love the Saaz tradition but want the aroma turned up a notch.
Alpha approx. 4–7 % · Beta approx. 4–7 % · Boil to dry hop · Herbal, spicy, citrus · T90 pellets · Crop 2025 · 100 g
What it does in your beer
Uran gives a harmonious aroma: herbal and spicy with a light citrus lift. It reads as Czech, but more pronounced than the classic Saaz-type varieties while staying well balanced.
It's one of the newest Czech cultivars, and its breeders present it as a step towards drought-resistant hops with high brewing potential. Use it in Czech and pale lagers, pale ales and saisons — anywhere a traditional Czech hop character should meet a more modern aroma.
At a glance
| Variety | Uran |
| Type | New Czech aroma variety |
| Origin | Czech Republic |
| Crop year | 2025 |
| Form | T90 pellets |
| Pack size | 100 g |
| Alpha acids | approx. 4–7 % |
| Beta acids | approx. 4–7 % |
| Purpose | Aroma, usable for bittering |
| Aroma | Herbal, spicy, light citrus |
What 10 g does in 20 L
| Added at | IBU from 10 g in 20 L |
| 60 min | ≈6 |
| 30 min | ≈5 |
| 15 min | ≈3 |
| 5 min | ≈1 |
Approx., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 5.5 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.
How to use
- First addition: works for base bitterness.
- Second addition: brings out the hop flavour.
- Third, late addition: recommended when you want a bolder aroma.
- Dry hop: a good fit, especially in more modern styles.
Pairs well with
Brewing a Czech-style pale lager? Czech Pilsner Malt and SafLager W-34/70, with Uran late in the boil. Fancy a saison? Try it with Lallemand Farmhouse.
Storage & shelf life
- Seal it, chill it, keep it dark and dry.
- A T90 pellet specification calls for −3 to 5 °C in a dry, odour-free place.
- Opened? Air out, seal up, back in the cold.
Food information
- Name: Hop pellets, Uran
- Ingredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)
- Allergens: hops are not among the substances listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011
- Net quantity: 100 g
- Country of origin: Czech Republic
- Storage: sealed, cold, dry and dark
Good to know
- Crop 2025, 100 g of T90 pellets.
- The alpha and beta figures are approximate ranges for this crop — recalculate with the value on your pack.
- Brewing ingredients are dispatched from a partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, separately from hardware.
FAQ
How does Uran compare with Saaz?
It's positioned as an alternative to the classic Saaz types, with a more pronounced but still balanced aroma. Alpha is approx. 4–7 %, against 2.5–5.5 % for our Saaz, crop 2025.
When should I add Uran?
Any addition works. For aroma, go late or dry hop.
Which beers suit it?
Czech lager, pale lager, pale ale and saison.
How many IBU from 10 g?
About 6 IBU in 20 L at 60 minutes (approx., Tinseth, OG 1.050, mid alpha 5.5 %).