Sabro

Intense tropical fruit with tangerine, mango, or pineapple leading, backed by coconut and stone fruit notes.

Where It Lives

• Tropical & Citrus (primary)
• Stone Fruit & Berry (secondary)

Storytime

Sabro is a relatively new American hop released in 2018 by the Hop Breeding Company. Its name comes from the Spanish word “sabor,” meaning flavor or taste - a nod to how boldly aromatic and flavorful it is. It delivers massive tropical character, often showing mango, pineapple, coconut, and tangerine, with some stone fruit underneath. While it can be quite pungent and one-dimensional if overused, many brewers like it for adding big, juicy fruit impact in hazy IPAs and fruit-forward beers.

Key Specs

• Alpha Acids: 12 – 16%
• Total Oil: 2.5 – 4.0 mL/100g
• Origin: United States
• Form: Pellet
• Common Substitutions: Citra or Mosaic (in some recipes)
• More tech specs here

Practical Use

Sabro is mainly used for aroma and flavor. It performs well in late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping, where it brings strong tropical fruit character. Because it’s so potent, it can easily dominate a beer if you use too much. Most people find 2–4 oz total in 5 gallons works well for solid impact. Going heavier can make the fruit feel heavy or artificial, so it usually performs best when it has some breathing room alongside other hops.

Brew day tip: It pairs especially well with Citra, Mosaic, or Galaxy when you want to push big, layered tropical fruit. It can also stand on its own in simpler hazy IPA recipes.