McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 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 McKenzie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in McKenzie
GrapefruitLemonNectarineMelonPineThymeDankFloral
Only in Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | McKenzie | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 8–9% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 2–3 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 |