{ "name": "Saphir", "hgc_code": "SIR", "land": "Deutschland", "anbaugebiet": "Hallertau", "beschreibung": "Saphir is an elegant German aroma variety from the Hop Research Center Hüll, released in 2000. At only 2 to 4.5 per cent alpha it is conceived purely as an aroma hop, and it convinces with a unique profile of mandarin, juniper berry and black tea. The very low cohumulone of 12 to 17 per cent guarantees the finest, softest bitterness without any harshness.", "alpha_min": 2.0, "alpha_max": 4.5, "beta_min": 4.0, "beta_max": 7.0, "cohumulon_min": 12, "cohumulon_max": 17, "gesamtoel_min": 0.8, "gesamtoel_max": 1.4, "myrcen_min": 25.0, "myrcen_max": 40.0, "humulen_min": 20.0, "humulen_max": 30.0, "caryophyllen_min": 9.0, "caryophyllen_max": 14.0, "farnasen_min": null, "farnasen_max": 1.0, "linalool_min": 0.8, "linalool_max": 1.3, "selinen_min": 0.5, "selinen_max": 1.0, "polyphenole_min": 4.0, "polyphenole_max": 5.0, "xanthohumol_min": 0.2, "xanthohumol_max": 0.5, "lagerstabilitaet": "Good", "trockenresistenz": "Moderate", "ernte": "Early to mid", "anbauland": "Deutschland", "schutzrecht": "EU-Sortenschutz, Hopfenforschungszentrum Hüll", "anbau_extra": [ { "label": "Breeder", "wert": "Hop Research Center Hüll" }, { "label": "Released", "wert": "2000" }, { "label": "Distinctive feature", "wert": "A unique juniper and black tea profile, unmatched among German hops" } ], "sensorik": [ { "label": "Citrus", "typ": "zitrus", "wert": 82 }, { "label": "Herbal", "typ": "kraeuterig", "wert": 70 }, { "label": "Spicy", "typ": "wuerzig", "wert": 60 }, { "label": "Floral", "typ": "blumig", "wert": 48 } ], "aroma_gruppen": { "Mandarine & Zitrus": "Fresh mandarin, tangerine and light citrus notes", "Wacholder & Schwarztee": "Juniper berry, black tea and fine spice, unique among German varieties", "Floral & herbal": "Restrained blossom aromas and herbal depth from the classic Hüll genetics" }, "sensorik_im_bier": "The very low cohumulone of 12 to 17 per cent gives the softest bitterness of any German hop. In aroma additions mandarin and juniper dominate. Ideal for Belgian ales, wheat beers and modern craft lagers, wherever an original twist is wanted without aggressive bitterness.", "bierstile": [ "Belgian Ale", "Weizenbier", "Kölsch", "Lagerbier", "Helles", "Saison" ], "brauhinweis": "Aroma additions only: late kettle additions, whirlpool below 85 °C and dry hopping. The mandarin and juniper profile is volatile at high temperatures. Combine with Hallertau Blanc or Mandarina Bavaria for a more intense citrus profile.", "substituierbar_durch": [ { "name": "Hallertauer Tradition", "hinweis": "Classic noble style, less mandarin and juniper." }, { "name": "Mandarina Bavaria", "hinweis": "More intense mandarin character, higher alpha." }, { "name": "Spalt", "hinweis": "Similarly fine and subtle, in a herbal style." } ], "fun_fact": "Saphir is one of the few German hops with a juniper profile, a flavour note one would expect in gin rather than beer. This distinctiveness makes it an insider tip for craft brewers who want to give traditional German beer styles an unexpected twist without resorting to imported New World varieties.", "quellen": [ { "name": "Hopfenforschungszentrum Hüll – Saphir", "url": "https://www.hopfenforschung.de/en/sorte/saphir/" }, { "name": "BarthHaas – Saphir", "url": "https://www.barthhaas.com/hops-and-products/hops/saphir" }, { "name": "Beer Maverick – Saphir", "url": "https://beermaverick.com/hop/saphir/" }, { "name": "BarthHaas – Saphir (Linalool 0,8–1,3 %, Polyphenole 4–5 % bestätigt)", "url": "https://www.barthhaas.com/en/hop-varieties/saphir" }, { "name": "ACS Omega – Selinene als Marker europäischer Hopfenlinien", "url": "https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c06162" } ] }