Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 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 Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Crystal | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt