Saphir is a very fine aroma variety, with average bitter value and storage characteristics. It was developed at the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany and released in 2002. Brewing characteristics include sweet citrus aromas with hints of tangerine. Aroma: citrusy spicy floral Analytical Data: Harvest Year: 2025 Batch: 1003146 Alpha w/w 4.1% Substitutions: BREWHOUSE Hallertauer Tradition GR Hops Spalt Spalter GR Hops DRY HOPPING Hallertauer Mittelfruher GR Hops Genetic Origin: A cross between two new varieties 83/17/20 and 80/56/6 bred in Huell. Style Usage: Belgian Witbiers Blonde Lagers Pilsner German Lagers Substitutes: Hallertauer Mittelfrueh GR Hops BREWING VALUES Type: Aroma Growing Area: Germany BITTER COMPONENTS Alpha-Acid % 2.0 - 4.5 Beta-Acid % 4.0 - 7.0 Co-Humulone % rel. 12 - 17 Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid 0.34 - 1.20 POLYPHENOLS Total Polyphenols 4.5 Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) 0.3 - 0.4 AROMA COMPONENTS Total Oils (ml/100g) 0.6 - 1.4 Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene 0.40 - 0.50 Farnesene % of total Oil 0.00 - 1.00 Linalool % of total Oil 0.8 - 1.3 Linalool: Alpha-Acid 0.29 - 0.40 Craft Beers featuring Saphir GR Hops: Firestone Walker | Pivo Pils New Realm Brewing Company | Euphonia Pilsner
