Saphir
Alpha acid
2–4.5%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–1.4 mL
Germany
Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Saphir
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Elixir
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloralTangerine
Only in Saphir
Fruity
Only in Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoCitrusTropicalOrangeSandalwood
Property
| Property | Saphir | Elixir |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4.5% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 4.5–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 12–17% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.4 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 65–75% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 26–27% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |