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Name Usage Possible substitutions
Riwaka (NZ)


Suitable where traditional Saazer types would be employed. Riwaka imparts its own zeal when used as a late kettle addition.

Aroma: Strong grapefruit, citrus
Aroma profile: Citrus, Grapefruit, Tropical Fruit
Typical beer styles: Pale Ale, Pilsner

Aroma Saaz (US), Sterling
Saaz (CZ)


The classical "noble" aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsner Lager.

Aroma: Very mild with pleasant hoppy notes
Aroma profile: Citrus, Herbal, Floral, Spicy
Typical beer styles: Pilsner, Lagers, Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic

Aroma Lublin (PL), Saaz (US), Sterling, Sladek (CZ)
Saaz (US)


Available in small quantities

Aroma: Very mild, spicy and earthy
Aroma profile: Earthy, Spicy
Typical beer styles: Pilsner, Lager, Wheat, Belgian-style Ales

Aroma Saaz (CZ), Sterling, Lublin (PL), Sladek (CZ)
Santiam


American aroma hop that contains noble hop characteristics

Aroma: Slightly spicy with herbal and floral tones
Aroma profile: Herbal, Floral, Spicy
Typical beer styles: Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Tripel, Kölsch, Bock, Munich Helles

Aroma Spalter Select (DE), Spalt (DE), Tettnang (DE)
Saphir (DE)


Fine aroma variety

Aroma: Distinct aroma with flowery and fruity tones
Aroma profile: Citrus, Floral, Spicy, Fruity
Typical beer styles: German lagers, Pilsners, Belgian-style Ales

Aroma Hallertau Mittelfrüh (DE)
Simcoe


Used for aromatic and bittering properties

Aroma: Very unique, pine-like aroma
Aroma profile: Citrus, Earthy, Pine
Typical beer styles: American-style Ales, Pale ale, IPA, Double IPA

Dual Purpose Summit, Magnum (US)
Sladek (CZ)


Recommendable to use this hops at least 20 minutes before the end of the brewing process

Aroma: Fruity flavor profile with essences of peach, passion fruit, and grapefruit
Aroma profile: Grapefruit, Fruity, Tropical Fruit
Typical beer styles: Lagers

Aroma Saaz (US), Saaz (CZ), Lublin (PL)
Smaragd (DE)


A fine aroma variety with high bitter value

Aroma: Predominantly fruity with hoppy and flowery tones
Aroma profile: Floral, Spicy
Typical beer styles: Ales, Alt, Kölsch

Aroma
Sorachi Ace


An extremely unique high alpha aroma variety with great bittering characteristics

Aroma: Unique, lemon and slight dill
Aroma profile: Citrus, Herbal, Spicy
Typical beer styles: Belgian Wit, IPA, Pale Ale, Beglian Saison

Aroma
Spalt (DE)


Traditional noble aroma hop with average bitter value and very good aroma, provides a distinct hoppy flavor

Aroma: Mild and pleasant with flowery, fruity and spicy tones
Aroma profile: Earthy, Floral, Spicy, Fruity
Typical beer styles: Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Alt, Kölsch, Munich Helles

Aroma Saaz (US), Tettnang (US), Spalter Select (DE)
Spalter Select (DE)


Bred to be like the Spalt/Tettnang/Saaz group

Aroma: Very fine Spalter type aroma with fruity and flowery tones, imparts a distinct hoppy tang
Aroma profile: Floral, Fruity
Typical beer styles: Lager, Alt, Kölsch

Aroma Saaz (US), Tettnang (US), Tettnang (DE), Spalt (DE), Hersbrucker (DE)
Sterling


Finding favor as a Saaz replacement

Aroma: Herbal and spicy with a hint of floral and citrus
Aroma profile: Citrus, Herbal, Floral, Spicy
Typical beer styles: Pilsner, Lager and Belgian-style Ales

Aroma Saaz (CZ)
Strisselspalt (FR)


Very good aroma hop

Aroma: Medium intensity, pleasant and hoppy
Aroma profile: Citrus, Herbal, Earthy, Spicy, Grassy
Typical beer styles: Pilsner, Lager, Wheat, Belgian-style Ales, Saison and Biere de Garde

Aroma Mt. Hood, Crystal, Hersbrucker (DE)
Summit


Great late addition hop

Aroma: Distinct spiciness with earthy, onion, garlic and citrus characteristics
Aroma profile: Citrus, Earthy, Spicy, Onion, Garlic
Typical beer styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Imperial IPA

Aroma Columbus, Millennium, Warrior
Super Galena


Super Galena hops is commonly used as as bittering agent in beer.

Aroma: Mild and pleasant hoppy aroma
Aroma profile: Citrus
Typical beer styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Stout

Bittering Galena