Saaz hops

This hop is used extensively in Bohemia to flavor beer as the Czech pilsner.

[1] It is the main hop variety used in the production of global beer Stella Artois, a Belgian pilsner.

When used in beer, the resultant aroma is very mild, earthy, herbal and spicy.

Despite its popularity and noble pedigree, Saaz generally has a very low Alpha acid level and is not very effective as a bittering hop.

[2] Another variety of Saaz hops has been propagated in the United States of America.