HBC 692vsSabro

HBC 692 and Sabro are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 692

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.9–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Sabro

Aroma

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

PropertyHBC 692Sabro
Alpha acid8.9–9.5%12–17%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%4–7%
Co-humulone-20–24%
Total oil1–2.2 mL1.8–3.5 mL
Myrcene-50–68%
Humulene-7–14%
Caryophyllene-7–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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