
Sabro is a distinctive American aroma hop with a creamy coconut character layered with tangerine, stone fruit and a touch of cedar. Released by the Hop Breeding Company in 2018 from wild New Mexican hop parentage, it brings something genuinely different to hazy beers.
Hop profile
- Origin: USA, Hop Breeding Company; bred from Neomexicanus (wild New Mexican) hops
- Alpha acid: around 12-17%
- Aroma: coconut, vanilla and cream, with tangerine, pineapple, peach, cedar, dill and mint
- Type: aroma hop
How to use it
Use it late in the boil, in the whirlpool and as a dry hop. It stands up on its own in a single-hop beer, or blend it with fruitier hops to balance the coconut. Alpha acid changes from crop to crop, so check the figure on your pack and scale your recipe with our Hops Alpha Adjustment calculator.
Who it's for
Brewers of hazy IPAs, NEIPAs, tropical pale ales and SMaSH beers who want to try something unusual. T90 pellets are the standard form for home brewing - consistent, easy to weigh and easy to store. Keep the opened pack sealed and cold; our hop storage guide explains how.