Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 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 Eureka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Sabro
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalMintCitrusStone fruit
Only in Eureka
DarkPeachPineBlack currantMandarinDank
Only in Sabro
TangerineCoconutTropicalCedarCream
Property
| Property | Eureka | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.4 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 29–30% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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