Saphir
AromaGermany2002German hops

Saphir

Alpha acid

2–4.5%

Beta acid

4–7%

Total oil

0.8–1.4 mL

Beer styles:PilsnerGerman LagerBelgian AleWheat
Description

Saphir hops were bred at the Hop Research Center in Hull. It was released to the public in 2002.

Saphir is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.

Saphir hops have aroma descriptors that include spicy, fruity and floral with hints of tangerine tones.

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Acid profile & Oil composition (%)

Acid profile

Alpha acid2–4.5%
Beta acid4–7%
Co-humulone12–17%

Oil composition (%)

Myrcene46.8%
Caryophyllene16.5%
Humulene36%
Farnesene0.7%
Myrcene25–40%
Caryophyllene9–14%
Humulene20–30%
Farnesene0–1%
Aroma profile and use
SpicyFruityFloralTangerine
Substitutes
Statistics
  • harvested annually in the fall starting at the end of August into September.
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