Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Sabro | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3.5 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–68% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 7–14% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt