Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Sabro
TangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Sabro | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–68% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 7–14% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |