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On 07/19/2010 12:47 PM, spamtrap1888 wrote:

> Sierra has it ass-backwards then, because Saaz has only half the alpha
> acids of Cascades. Saaz is the noblest of aroma hops, and is in short
> supply. Essential for Pilsner Urquell, using Saaz for bittering only
> is like using your Rolls Royce as a manure hauler. Cascades can be
> used for bittering or flavor.


Sierra Nevada got it right, *I* misremembered. Cascades for bittering,
Saaz for flavor/aroma. Thanks for catching it.