Huell MelonvsSabro
Huell Melon and Sabro are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Huell Melon
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Only in Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Huell Melon | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.9–8% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 6–8% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |