HBC 692
Alpha acid
8.9–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.2 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 HBC 692
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruitCream
Only in HBC 692
GrapefruitFloralPotpourriWoodyPine
Only in Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalCedarMintHerbal
Property
| Property | HBC 692 | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.9–9.5% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 8.3–10.2% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 50–68% |
| Humulene | - | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |