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German Saphir

Citrus-forward, with spice and floral.

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus3
  • Spice3
  • Floral2
  • Herbal2
  • Tropical fruit1
  • Grassy1
Alpha acid
3.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.

What to substitute for German Saphir

Common questions

What can I substitute for German Saphir?
Savinjski Golding (closest flavor match, leans floral), Pacifica (closest flavor match, leans floral), and Challenger (both citrus and spice forward; higher alpha, 7.0% vs 3.5%).
What does German Saphir taste like?
Citrus-forward, with spice and floral.
What is German Saphir's alpha acid?
3.5%
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