Hops is a key ingredient in brewing, used to impart the characteristic flavor, aroma, and bitterness to beer, as well as to provide a preservative effect. Thanks to its biological properties, hops contribute to the long-term preservation of beer freshness, which is especially important during transportation and storage. It adds variety of flavor notes and uniqueness to beer recipes, making each type distinctive.
There are many hop varieties, such as Saaz, Willamette, Cascade, Simcoe, Columbus, Perle, Sovereign, Pilgrim, Summit, Chinook, Pekko, Jarrylo, Nugget, Sterling, Huell Melon, Saphir, Ariana and Kazbek, each with its own characteristics and used in brewing to achieve different flavor and aroma effects. Besides brewing, hops also find application in medical purposes due to their beneficial properties.
The Sabro variety holds a special place, which began being sold in 2016 and was originally targeted at homebrewers. This hop, a variety of Humulus lupulus var. neomexicanus, contains 12-15% alpha acids and is distinguished by a complex fruity and citrusy aroma. Beer brewed with Sabro acquires mandarin, coconut, and woody notes with hints of cedar, vanilla, mint, and tropical fruits, making its flavor especially expressive and rich.
