EnigmavsSabro

Enigma and Sabro are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Enigma

Aroma

Alpha acid

13.5–19.4%

Beta acid

4.5–7.1%

Total oil

1.8–3 mL

Australia

Sabro

Aroma

Alpha acid

12–17%

Beta acid

4–7%

Total oil

1.8–3.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Enigma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Sabro

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalStone fruit

Only in Enigma

BerryRaspberryRedcurrantWhite

Only in Sabro

CitrusTangerineCoconutCedarMintCreamHerbal

Property

PropertyEnigmaSabro
Alpha acid13.5–19.4%12–17%
Beta acid4.5–7.1%4–7%
Co-humulone37–43%20–24%
Total oil1.8–3 mL1.8–3.5 mL
Myrcene23–30%50–68%
Humulene12–19%7–14%
Caryophyllene6–8%7–11%
Farnesene9–12%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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