Hop: Saphir

Description

Saphir contains one of the lowest alpha acid contents in the world, therefore it is always used as an aroma hop. A German release in 2000 it contains a fruity profile, unlike many German hop varietals.

Saphir was bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany. Similar to much of the hop breeding in Germany it was sought as a substitute to Hallertau to be more disease resistant.

General Information

Aliases Sapphire, Hallertau Saphir, Sappire
Profile Citrus (tangerine), floral with hints of spice.
Country Germany
Substitutes Hallertau, Hallertauer Tradition, Spalter Select
Pairs with Hallertau, Willamette
Purpose Aroma
Yield 1400 - 1700 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 60% - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Belgian Ale, Wheat Ale, German Lagers, Kolsch
Resistant Wilt, powdery mildew, and aphids (tolerant)
Susceptible Downy mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 2.0 - 4.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 12.0 - 17.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.8 - 1.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 25.0 - 40.0%
Humulene 20.0 - 30.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0 - 14.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.8 - 1.3%

Additional Characteristics

Maturity Early to Middle

Saphir Aroma/Flavor Profile

Fact Sheet(s)

Tags

Aroma Belgian Ales Floral German Lager Germany Hallertau Hallertauer Tradition Hop Research Center Kolsch Spalter Select Spice Tangerine Wheat Ale Willamette
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-24 08:49:40 (Added: 2020-11-24 08:49:40)
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
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