SabrovsHallertau Blanc
Sabro and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Sabro | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3.5 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–68% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 7–14% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin