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Saphir

Aroma Hop

Saphir 85/027/020 was bred at Hüll as a modern German aroma variety intended to deliver noble elegance with improved agronomics. Saphir is primarily valued as an aroma hop, with late and finishing additions preserving its most distinctive character.

Alpha Acids2-4.5 %
Beta Acids4-7 %
Total Oil0.8-1.4 mL/100g
OriginDE

Variety Details

Saphir combines spice, flowers and fruit with citrus, red-berry and light herbal notes. Low alpha acids make it primarily a finishing, whirlpool and gentle aroma hop. It is well suited to pilsner, Helles, Kölsch, wheat beer, saison and Belgian-style ale.

Beers and Pellets were evaluated using our Sensory Plus™ Trained Panel. Beers were dry hopped in a standard 2-Row Pale Ale at 2lb/barrel for 72 hours.

Dominant Characteristics

  • Spicy
  • Citrus
  • Berries & Currant
  • Herbal

Analytical Data

Alpha Acids (%)*2-4.5
Beta Acids (%)4-7
Cohumulone (% of Alpha Acids)12-17
Total Oil (ml/100g)0.8-1.4
Myrcene (% of Total Oil)25-40
Humulene (% of Total Oil)20-30
Caryophyllene (% of Total Oil)9-14
Farnesene (% of Total Oil)< 1
Linalool (% of Total Oil)0.8-1.3
Total Polyphenols (%)4-5

*Oil composition determined by Gas Chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.1.2)

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Style Recommendations

  • Pilsner
  • Helles
  • Kölsch
  • Wheat Beer
  • Belgian Ale

Available Formats

T90 Pellets

T-90 PELLETS

The standard for traditional dry hopping. T-90 pellets deliver consistent bitterness, flavor, and aroma while remaining easy to store, and brew with.

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