{"product_id":"kazbek-hop-pellets-t90","title":"Kazbek Hop Pellets T90","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy lemon with a Czech accent. Kazbek was the first Czech-bred “flavour hop” — a natural for the dry hop, yet perfectly at home in a classic Pilsner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eAlpha 5–8 % · Beta 4–6 % · Late hop \u0026amp; dry hop · 2.5 g\/L dry hop · T90 pellets · Crop 2025 · 100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKazbek is spicy with a citrus edge. The breeder's research traces its mainly citrus-like aroma to a family of geranyl esters in the oil, and Czech growers describe it simply as spicy-lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the breeder's pilot brews of Pilsner lager, kettle-hopped beers came out comparable to Saaz overall, with differences in hop flavour and bitterness. Dry hopped, it earns the flavour-hop label. Czech growers also point it at English and American styles such as ales and IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKazbek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBred by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHop Research Institute, Žatec (Czech Republic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegistered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrop year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT90 pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpha acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–8.0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0–6.0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-humulone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–40 % (variety typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal essential oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 g\/100 g (breeder data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma (flavour hop) — late hop and dry hop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpicy, lemon, citrus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat 10 g does in 20 L\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdded at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIBU from 10 g in 20 L (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 6.5 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much for a 20 L batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry hop: in the breeder's pilot brews of dry-hopped Pilsner lager, the best results came from 2.5 g\/L with 3 days' contact. For 20 L that's 50 g — half the pack (2.5 g\/L × 20 L).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKettle: add it late — the recommended slot is the final (third) addition. Czech grower data also lists it for the second (mid-boil) addition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry hop: 2.5 g\/L for 3 days, as in the breeder's trials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact time matters: the best-scoring trial beers had 3 days on the hops, so taste before you leave it longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBittering is modest at 5–8 % alpha: 10 g boiled for 60 minutes gives about 7 IBU in 20 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a dry-hopped Czech-style Pilsner? Try it with Czech Pilsner Malt, SafLager W-34\/70 and a little Saaz (Žatecký poloraný červeňák) in the kettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore sealed, cold, dry and dark to hold on to that lemony aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA typical T90 pellet data sheet specifies −3 to 5 °C, dry and away from strong odours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf a pack left after the dry hop? Squeeze out the air, reseal and use it on the next brew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Hop pellets, Kazbek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none of the 14 allergens in EU Regulation 1169\/2011, Annex II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: sealed, cold, dry and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrop 2025: alpha 5.0–8.0 % and beta 4.0–6.0 % for this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT90 pellets, 100 g — enough for two 20 L dry hops at the breeder's 2.5 g\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur hops travel from a partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, so they arrive separately from any equipment in your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Kazbek for a 20 L dry hop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe breeder's trials found 2.5 g\/L with 3 days' contact worked best in dry-hopped Pilsner lager — 50 g for 20 L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Kazbek taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpicy and lemony, with a mainly citrus-like aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a Pilsner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. In the breeder's pilot brews, kettle-hopped Pilsner lagers were comparable to Saaz overall, and dry-hopped versions scored best at 2.5 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Kazbek a bittering hop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's an aroma variety. At 5–8 % alpha, 10 g for 60 minutes adds about 7 IBU to 20 L (approx.).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrewTaurus Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"100 g \/ 2025","offer_id":60933610144078,"sku":"BOP-KAZBEK_CZ_2025","price":3.23,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/kazbek-hop-pellets-t90-main-v1.jpg?v=1791881426","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/en-cz\/products\/kazbek-hop-pellets-t90","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}