Hop comparison
Pekko vs Sabro
Pekko and Sabro are both dual-purpose hops from USA. Alpha acids: 14–17.5% for Pekko versus 12–16% for Sabro, a similar bittering potential. Total oil: 1.85–2.6 versus 2.5–3.5 mL/100 g. Shared aroma notes: mint. Pekko adds lemongrass, eucalyptus, sage; Sabro, tangerine, coconut, tropical fruit. By aroma families, descriptors, use and alpha acids, they are among each other's closest profiles in the catalogue.
| Pekko | Sabro | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Dual-purpose hop | Dual-purpose hop |
| Origin | USA | USA |
| Year | – | 2018 |
| Breeder | Programa de mejora de la Association for the Development of Hop Agronomy (ADHA) | Hop Breeding Company |
| Alpha acids (% w/w) | 14–17.5 | 12–16 |
| Beta acids (% w/w) | 3.8–4.7 | 4–7 |
| Co-humulone (% of alpha) | 27–30 | – |
| Total oil (mL/100 g) | 1.85–2.6 | 2.5–3.5 |
| Myrcene (% of oil) | 46–55 | 40–55 |
| Humulene (% of oil) | 13–16.5 | 10–15 |
| Caryophyllene (% of oil) | 9.5–12.5 | 15–20 |
| Farnesene (% of oil) | 0–1 | 0–1 |
| Linalool (% of oil) | – | 0–1 |
| Aroma families | citrus, tropical fruit, other fruit, floral, herbal | citrus, tropical fruit, stone fruit, other fruit, herbal, sweet |
| Descriptors | lemongrass, eucalyptus, sage, pineapple, banana, lilac, chamomile, melon | tangerine, coconut, tropical fruit, stone fruit, cedar, mint, cream, tangy coconut |
| Sources | 2 | 3 |
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