Sabro Hops

Dual: Aroma and BitternessAlpha 12.0 - 17.0%United States

Sabro is a groundbreaking American aroma hop that offers a flavor profile unlike anything else in the brewing world. Released in 2018 by the Hop Breeding Company, its distinctive character stems from a unique lineage—a cross-pollination involving a wild female neomexicanus hop from the mountains of New Mexico. This "New World" heritage makes Sabro an incredibly expressive and robust performer in the brewhouse. Prized for its exceptionally high oil content, it serves as a top-tier finishing hop that translates intense tropical characteristics remarkably well from the whirlpool to the glass, making it the definitive choice for brewers looking to push the boundaries of modern flavor.

The sensory profile of Sabro is a saturated and complex tapestry of tropical, citrus, and stone fruits, famously anchored by a singular "coconut and cream" character. It leads with a primary bouquet of tangerine, passionfruit, and lime zest, followed by lush layers of coconut, cream, and vanilla. As the profile develops, brewers will find sophisticated secondary notes of cedar, fresh mint, and stone fruit. Because of its high total oil content and balanced cohumulone levels, Sabro delivers a smooth bitterness and a lingering, "juicy" aromatic impact, providing a creamy, decadent mouthfeel that defines the modern tropical beer experience.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Sabro, the best alternatives are Cashmere, Sorachi Ace, or Talus.

At A Glance

ProfileCitrus, Coconut, Cream, Tangerine, Passionfruit, Lime Zest, Vanilla, Cedar, Fresh Mint, Stone Fruit
PurposeDual: Aroma and Bitterness
Alpha Acid12.0 - 17.0%
SubstitutesCashmere, Sorachi Ace, Talus
Pairs withCitra® (for a citrus explosion), El Dorado® (to amplify the tropical "candy" notes), Mosaic® (for deep berry complexity)
Beer StylesNortheast India Pale Ale, Hazy India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Fruit Beer, Stout, Porter

General Information

Country
United States
Alias
HBC 438
Storage Stability
Retains 75% alpha acid

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid
12.0 - 17.0%
Beta Acid
4.0 - 7.0%
Cohumulone
20.0 - 23.0%
Total Oil
2.0 - 3.5 ml/100g
Myrcene
40.0 - 70.0%
Humulene
7.0 - 15.0%
Caryophyllene
7.0 - 15.0%
Farnesene
< 1.0%
Linalool
0.4 - 0.8%
B-Pinene
0.7 - 1.1%
Geraniol
1.0 - 1.5%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield
High
Maturity
Mid to late season
Resistant
Powdery Mildew (high), Downy Mildew (high)
Growth Rate
Very high
Cones
Medium-sized and incredibly dense, often visibly saturated with deep yellow lupulin that carries a p
Ease of Harvest
Excellent; specifically selected for commercial viability, it holds up well to mechanical picking an
Sex
Female
Leaf Color
Medium-dark green
Side Arm Length
20" - 30"

Sabro Aroma/Flavor Profile

Aroma
Flavor
CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitApple/PearMelonBerryFloralSpicy/HerbalPineResinGrassEarthy/WoodyOnion/GarlicDank/Catty

Discovery Tags

Breeding/Supplier

Last Updated
  • 2026-04-07 01:09:41