Blato was one of the first hops authorized in Czechia (formerly Czechoslovakia) for commercial production. It is not usually singled out, but is one of the collective known as Saaz Hops, or Bohemian Early Red. It doesn’t yield very well in the U.S., but it is suspected to be much more prolific in its native homeland. Zatec Hop Company in Czechia states that in the analysis of the oils and resins, Blato and its siblings have proven to have the same fine aromatic profile of other Saaz hops one that is genuine and delicate.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Similar delicate aroma profile to other Saaz hops |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 4.5% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 3.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 21% |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | |
| Yield Amount | 670 kg/hectare (600 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Low |
| Resistant to | |
| Susceptible to | Moderately susceptible to downy mildew |
| Storability | Retains 65% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| East of Harvest | |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.65 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 47% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 18% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 5% |
| Farnesene Oil | 11.2% |
| Substitutes | |
| Style Guide | Lager,Pilsner |
References
http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/person/2450/hopchem/21527.html
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