Saphir
Saphir is a hop variety originating from #Germany and is grown in #Austria #Belgium , and #Germany today. It’s usually considered a dual-purpose hop variety.
The flavour and aroma profile of Saphir hops is often described as #Citrus , #Stone Fruit , #Grassy , #Spicy and #Herbal/Tea.
Saphir hops are also referenced as 85/27/20 by the breeder.
IHGC references Saphir hops as SIR or SR and classifies it as a aroma hop variety.
Saphir is protected by national rights in #Germany.
Possible subsititutes for Saphir include #Hallertauer Mittelfrüh , #Hallertauer Tradition and #Spalter Select .
Typical beers brewed with Saphir hops include #Pilsner , #Wheat and #Lager style beers.
Typical oil composition
|
min. |
max. |
| Alpha |
2 % |
4 % |
| Beta |
4 % |
7 % |
| Total |
0,8 mg/ml |
1,4 mg/ml |
| Co-Humulone |
12 % |
17 % |
| Myrcene |
25 % |
40 % |
| Caryophyllene |
9 % |
14 % |
| Humulene |
20 % |
30 % |
| Farnesene |
< 1 % |
|
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