Newer Hop varietal - Saaz Kicked up to 11 from bsg I got an oz free at a bottle share, trying to decide Hoppy Pils or spicy Steam beer. Either way I think it will surprise me. We will see. Anyone tried this yet?
I’ve not used them, but someone on another forum I frequent has:
https://www.brewuk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=51186&hilit=kazbek
I am really hoping this hop is not the reason for medicinal flavors in his saison. Cause if it is, then I don’t think I want anything to do with this hop. I am going to xbmt on only a gallon so we will see what to make of it after awhile…
I love this hop and have been using it in place of Sterling as my primary noble-ish hop. It has the usual Saaz-like spice, but with a nice lemon zest character in the background. Even at low hopping levels in a Cream Ale I can still pick out the subtle citrus. I have an IPL about ready to keg that used Caliente, Vic Secret and Kazbek. I am very much looking forward to seeing how that turns out. I think it would be killer in a dry-hopped Pivo Pils style brew.
Here is the thread I started on Kazbek a while back:
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=27145.0