{"product_id":"gr-saphir-hop-pellets","title":"Saphir Hop Pellets 2025 – German Tangerine \u0026 Floral Aroma Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2025 GR Saphir Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBred by the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, released in 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped as an aroma hop with “noble hop” character and modern citrus complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTypical Alpha Acids\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2–5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(usually around 3–4.5%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeta Acids\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–7%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCo-Humulone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12–17%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(relatively low, which results in a smooth bitterness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine\/Citrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBright, vibrant tangerine is the signature (also orange and lemon zest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDelicate and aromatic, like blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGentle, subtle note similar to classic German noble hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eElegant and restrained, think fresh-cut grass or herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild red berry or black currant can sometimes appear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrewing Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, approachable bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand complex aroma—great for delicate styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings both classic German floral-herbal and a modern citrus twist to beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed primarily in aroma (late kettle, whirlpool, dry hopping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest Beer Styles\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilsner and Helles Lagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKölsch, Wheat Beers, Blonde Ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Ales and subtle Pale Ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh (for classic German aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTettnang, Spalt, or even a restrained East Kent Golding for “noble” notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaphir is popular with brewers wanting to add a distinct tangerine-citrus note to lagers or kölsch, while still keeping beers balanced and not overpoweringly fruity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northwest Hops","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45126490489022,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 lb","offer_id":45126490521790,"sku":null,"price":14.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45126490554558,"sku":null,"price":28.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lb","offer_id":45126490587326,"sku":null,"price":286.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/8842\/files\/GR-Saphir.jpg?v=1757097678","url":"https:\/\/northwesthops.ca\/fr-ca\/products\/gr-saphir-hop-pellets","provider":"Northwest Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}