Sabro Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets
| Hops Name: | Sabro |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Hops Purpose: | Aroma |
| Alpha Acidity: | A/A: 15.5% |
| Aroma & Flavor: | Tropical Fruit, Coconut, Tangerine, Mint, Cedar |
Sabro Hops for Tangerine, Coconut, and Distinctive Modern Aroma
Sabro is a United States grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and known for a flavor profile that stands apart from most mainstream American varieties. Brewers often choose Sabro when they want vivid citrus and tropical character, but with the added twist of coconut and woody notes that can make a beer feel more layered and memorable. The live flavor and aroma profile also includes Mint.
That distinctive profile makes Sabro a hop that either leads a recipe or clearly shapes it. It can be used on its own in hop-forward beers, or blended with more conventional citrus varieties to add depth, creamier tropical character, and a more unusual aromatic edge.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Sabro is known for tangerine, coconut, tropical fruit, stone fruit, and cedar-like character. It tends to come across as expressive and recognizable even in busy hop blends, which makes it especially useful when brewers want the hop bill to have a signature personality instead of generic fruitiness.
In the brewhouse, Sabro works well for bittering, late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, wheat beer, and other hop-forward styles where brewers want bold aroma and a profile that feels modern without being interchangeable.
Why Brewers Choose Sabro
Brewers often choose Sabro because it brings character that is hard to mistake for another hop. It is a strong option when the goal is to add bright citrus and tropical fruit, but also introduce coconut and woody complexity that gives the finished beer more identity.
Hop Specifications
- Origin: United States
- Hop form: T-90 Pellets
- Alpha acid: 12.0% - 17.0%
- Beta acid: 4.0% - 7.0%
- Total oils: 2.5 - 3.5 mL/100g
- Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, wheat beer, lager, and other hop-forward styles
Packaging and Storage
Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve hop oils, aroma intensity, and brewing performance.