2024 Sabro® Lupomax Hop Profile
Origin:
USA
Bred by the Hop Breeding Company (HBC 438), released in 2018
Developed from a unique Neomexicanus heritage for bold, modern flavors
Type:
Aroma hop (also delivers strong flavor and moderate bittering)
Lupomax format for concentrated lupulin and reduced vegetal matter
Typical Alpha Acids:
16–18% (check package for exact %)
Beta Acids:
4–7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
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Coconut: Distinct creamy coconut is Sabro’s signature note
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Tropical Fruit: Hints of pineapple, mango, and stone fruit
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Citrus: Tangerine, orange, and lime zest
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Herbal/Wood: Cedar, mint, and subtle herbal undertones
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Other: Hints of cream, sweet fruit, and a touch of vanilla
Brewing Characteristics:
Intensely aromatic with a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel
Lupomax pellets provide high impact with less hop matter—ideal for whirlpool and dry hopping
Delivers unique complexity in hazy IPAs, pale ales, and experimental brews
Excellent for brewers seeking bold, juicy, and unconventional hop character
Best Beer Styles:
- Hazy IPA, NEIPA
- Pale Ale
- Fruit-forward IPA/Double IPA
- Cream Ale, Blonde Ale
- Experimental and creative hop-forward styles
Substitutes:
- HBC 472 (more wood/coconut, less citrus)
- Idaho 7 (tropical, but less coconut/cream)
- Ekuanot (fruity, but less creamy/coconut)
Fun Fact:
Sabro®’s coconut and tropical fruit profile is unlike any other hop—its Neomexicanus lineage gives it flavors rarely found in traditional hop varieties, making it a favorite for brewers pushing creative boundaries.
