Description
Saphir hop pellets 100 g – fine German aroma hop
Saphir is a German aroma hop with mild bitterness and a complex character, balancing spice, floral and fruity notes in the way typical of German aroma varieties. It suits pale, aromatic lagers and other beers where you want a fine, nuanced hop profile.
Saphir was bred at the Hüll Hop Research Centre and released in 2000, together with Smaragd and Opal.
Aroma and flavour
- Juniper and spicy woodiness
- Red fruit, especially strawberry
- Citrus, bergamot and lemongrass
- Black tea and lily of the valley
How to use Saphir
Saphir is used as an aroma hop, late in the boil, in the whirlpool and for dry hopping. BarthHaas notes that citrus, bergamot and black tea come through most clearly in cold use. Suits lager, pilsner and other beers that suit a fine German aroma profile.
Technical data
- Origin: Germany
- Pack size: 100 g
- Alpha acids for the lot: stated in the product title
- Alpha acids, typical for the variety: 1.7–5.5%
- Beta acids, typical: 3.1–8.2%
- Total oil: 0.5–2.3 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of total oil): up to 10%
Typical values for the variety are from BarthHaas. Values vary from lot to lot. Use the alpha acid figure in the product title when calculating bitterness.
Storage and quality
The hops are vacuum packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C, so the quality keeps for several years. We focus on offering hops from the last two harvests, but older hops can be just as good as long as they have been stored correctly. At home, keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Read more about shelf life and storage of hops in the article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
Frequently asked questions about Saphir hop pellets 100 g
When in the brew should I use Saphir?
Saphir is used as an aroma hop, late in the boil, in the whirlpool and for dry hopping. BarthHaas notes that citrus, bergamot and black tea come through most clearly in cold use.
Which beer styles suit Saphir?
Saphir suits lager, pilsner and other beers that suit a fine German aroma profile.
What are the alpha acids in Saphir?
BarthHaas gives a typical 1.7–5.5% for the variety. The alpha acids for the lot you receive are stated in the product title.
What can replace Saphir?
We suggest Hallertau Hersbrucker and Hallertau Mittelfrüh as alternatives. The aroma will not be identical, so adjust the amount to the alpha acids.
How should I store the hops?
Keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum. Stored like this, hops keep for a long time, including older harvests.
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