Saphir GR Hops

Saphir is a very fine aroma variety, with average bitter value and storage characteristics. It was developed at the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany and released in 2002.  Brewing characteristics include sweet citrus aromas with hints of tangerine.

Aroma:

• citrusy
• spicy
• floral

Analytical Data:

• Harvest Year: 2019
• Batch: 18025
• Alpha w/w 3.1%

Substitutions:

• Hallertauer Tradition GR Hops
• Spalt Spalter GR Hops

• Hallertauer Mittelfruher GR Hops

Genetic Origin:

• A cross between two new varieties 83/17/20 and 80/56/6 bred in Huell.

Style Usage:

• Belgian Witbiers
• Pilsner
• German Lagers