SabrovsSylva

Sabro and Sylva 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

Sylva

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–7.3%

Beta acid

3–7%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Australia

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 Sylva

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 Sylva

FloralBohemianHoppyWoody

Property

PropertySabroSylva
Alpha acid12–17%4–7.3%
Beta acid4–7%3–7%
Co-humulone20–24%20–28%
Total oil1.8–3.5 mL0.9–1.4 mL
Myrcene50–68%26–36%
Humulene7–14%18–27%
Caryophyllene7–11%5–8%
Farnesene0–1%22–28%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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