Kazbek
The first Czech flavour hop — citrus, lemon, and tropical fruit.
What it tastes like
Kazbek is the first Czech 'flavour' hop, bred from Russian wild hops crossed with the noble Saaz line. It pairs Saaz-like elegance with bright grapefruit, lemon and lime and tropical fruit — a refined, citrus-forward take on the Czech tradition.
Best in these styles
Tasting Tip
Use Kazbek late for a bright, Saaz-meets-citrus character that lifts pilsners and pale lagers.Beers showcasing Kazbek
Specific beer examples coming soon.
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Kazbek, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
5–8%
Beta Acid
4–6%
Total Oil
0.9–2.0 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
20–45%
humulene
15–30%
caryophyllene
10–15%
farnesene
up to 1%
History
Kazbek is the first Czech flavour-hop variety, selected from breeding material crossing Russian wild hops with the noble Saaz line, and registered in 2008.
Sources
So you can see nothing here is made up — the published specifications on this page are traceable to grower / breeder data:
Freshness Note
Keep Kazbek cold and sealed to preserve its bright citrus-and-tropical lift.