Styrian DragonvsSabro
Styrian Dragon and Sabro are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Dragon
Alpha acid
6–11%
Beta acid
7.5–8.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.1 mL
Slovenia
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Dragon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Styrian Dragon
FloralGrapefruitLemonBerryRose
Only in Sabro
TangerineCoconutStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Styrian Dragon | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–11% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 7.5–8.5% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–24% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.1 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–63% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 22–33% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |