Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Rakau
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in Rakau
FigFruityApricotPineResin
Only in Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Rakau | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |