SabrovsSantiam

Sabro and Santiam 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

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 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
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Santiam

  • 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 Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertySabroSantiam
Alpha acid12–17%5–8.5%
Beta acid4–7%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone20–24%18–24%
Total oil1.8–3.5 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene50–68%15–25%
Humulene7–14%20–30%
Caryophyllene7–11%6–9%
Farnesene0–1%14–18%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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