Hop Variety – Saphir

posted May 6th, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Distinct spicy, fruit and citrus (tangerine) tones
Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 4.5%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 12 – 17% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 14% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Good aroma variety with a distinct hoppy tang
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, German-style Lager, Pilsner, Witbier
Additional Information: Released in 2002 from the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany