{"product_id":"saaz-shine-hop-pellets-t90","title":"Saaz Shine Hop Pellets T90","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine, herbal Czech hop aroma with a brighter streak of fruit and citrus. Saaz Shine is a young Czech fine-aroma hop, bred from Sládek and a Saaz male, for pale lagers that should smell unmistakably Czech.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eAlpha 2–5 % · Beta 2–4 % · Fine aroma · T90 pellets · 100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe breeder describes a rich yet fine hoppy aroma with a pronounced fruity and citrusy scent, backed by balanced herbal, floral and spicy notes. The bitterness is lower in intensity and fine in character, and it fades gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLighter lagers are its home: Czech pale lager, pilsner and premium pale lager. Dark lagers, India pale lagers and pale ales are further options when you want a softer, European hop note.\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\u003eSaaz Shine (international code SAH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBred by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHop Research Institute, Žatec — Sládek × Saaz male, registered 2019\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\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\u003e2–5 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-humulone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21–27 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45–1.0 g\/100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruity, citrus, herbal, floral, spicy\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≈ 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 2\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 3.5 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst addition: gives a soft bitterness, though aroma is the reason to buy this hop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond addition: very well suited to flavour hopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate (third) addition: recommended to keep the fine herbal and spicy aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry hop: possible, for a gentle, traditional hop aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow alpha means bigger additions for the same bitterness: 10 g at 60 minutes adds only about 4 IBU to 20 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSwap it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe breeder's brewing trials rate Saaz Shine and Saaz Comfort as two possible alternatives for pils lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts character sits close to classic Saaz (Žatecký poloraný červeňák), which is in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a Czech pale lager? Try it with our Czech Pilsner Malt, a touch of Weyermann CARAHELL and SafLager W-34\/70 for a clean, cold ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it sealed, cold, dry and dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellet data sheets specify a dry, odour-free store at −3 to 5 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpened: press out the air, reseal and put it straight back in the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Hop pellets, Saaz Shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none — hops are not among the 14 allergens listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169\/2011\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\u003eNo crop year is given for this listing; the alpha, beta and oil figures above are the product's typical values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 g of T90 pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHops are dispatched from our partner's warehouse in the Czech Republic, separately from equipment, so expect two parcels if you order both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Saaz Shine differ from classic Saaz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was bred from Sládek and a Saaz male and registered in 2019. The character stays close to classic Saaz, with a more pronounced fruity and citrusy scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Saaz Shine a bittering hop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really. At 2–5 % alpha it gives a soft, gently fading bitterness; it's grown for aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich beers suit it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLighter lagers first: Czech pale lager, pilsner and premium pale lager. It also works in dark lagers, India pale lagers and pale ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does SAH mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the international code for the Saaz Shine variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrewTaurus Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":60933612732750,"sku":"BOP-2176","price":3.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/saaz-shine-hop-pellets-t90-main-v1.jpg?v=1791881426","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/en-cz\/products\/saaz-shine-hop-pellets-t90","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}