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: 2022
- Batch: AV 22-250
- Alpha w/w 3.3%
Substitutions:
BREWHOUSEDRY HOPPING
- 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
- Blonde Lagers
- Pilsner
- German Lagers
Substitutes:
BREWING VALUES
- Type: Aroma
- Growing Area: Germany
- Alpha-Acid % 2.0 - 4.5
- Beta-Acid % 4.0 - 7.0
- Co-Humulone % rel. 12 - 17
- Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid 0.34 - 1.20
- Total Polyphenols 4.5
- Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) 0.3 - 0.4
- Total Oils (ml/100g) 0.6 - 1.4
- Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene 0.40 - 0.50
- Farnesene % of total Oil 0.00 - 1.00
- Linalool % of total Oil 0.8 - 1.3
- Linalool: Alpha-Acid 0.29 - 0.40