Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Sylva
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
| Property | Sabro | Sylva |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 4–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 3–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 20–28% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3.5 mL | 0.9–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–68% | 26–36% |
| Humulene | 7–14% | 18–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 22–28% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |