SabrovsStyrian Dragon

Sabro and Styrian Dragon 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

Styrian Dragon

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–11%

Beta acid

7.5–8.5%

Total oil

1.5–2.1 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Sabro

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Styrian Dragon

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusTropical

Only in Sabro

TangerineCoconutStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal

Only in Styrian Dragon

FloralGrapefruitLemonBerryRose

Property

PropertySabroStyrian Dragon
Alpha acid12–17%6–11%
Beta acid4–7%7.5–8.5%
Co-humulone20–24%23–24%
Total oil1.8–3.5 mL1.5–2.1 mL
Myrcene50–68%58–63%
Humulene7–14%22–33%
Caryophyllene7–11%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma