Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrus
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Sabro
TangerineCoconutStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |