McKenzievsSabro

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

McKenzie

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–11%

Beta acid

8–9%

Total oil

2–3 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 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

PropertyMcKenzieSabro
Alpha acid9–11%12–17%
Beta acid8–9%4–7%
Co-humulone-20–24%
Total oil2–3 mL1.8–3.5 mL
Myrcene-50–68%
Humulene-7–14%
Caryophyllene-7–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma