SabrovsAmarillo

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

Sabro

Aroma

Alpha acid

12–17%

Beta acid

4–7%

Total oil

1.8–3.5 mL

United States

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sabro

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusTropical

Only in Sabro

TangerineCoconutStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertySabroAmarillo
Alpha acid12–17%7–11%
Beta acid4–7%5.5–8%
Co-humulone20–24%21–24%
Total oil1.8–3.5 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene50–68%40–70%
Humulene7–14%19–24%
Caryophyllene7–11%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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