Brew Dudes

We brewed another SMaSH beer to get a handle on a hop variety that we don’t know too well. This beer used Enigma hops and we present this profile video so you can get our perspective on what this hop can do for you. Watch!

But Are They Enigmatic?

They are an Australian variety and the packet I bought was from the 2018 harvest. The alpha acid percentage listed on the package was 19%! I had Mike take a whiff of the pellets and they packed a punch.

That punch didn’t translate strongly into the aroma of the beer. It was very grassy to me. Mike found floral notes (Geraniums) the aroma and flavor, which was pleasant.

The commercial descriptors included raspberry, red currant, light tropical fruits, and pinot gris. We found that these were not really strong.

There was strong dank thing going on. We felt that these hops were be a nice early addition to a boil, maybe as a substitute to Warrior or Simcoe. Definitely blend them with stronger flavor hops.

Cheers and brew on!

Hey – I really enjoy brewing SMaSH beers with new hop profiles. I like it because I get to learn first hand what these hops are all about. After they are ready to drink, we turn on the camera and talk about them. Hopefully, you get something out of our evaluation. This time around, we brewed with Sabro hops!

Sabro Hops Aromas and Flavors Takeaways

This hop to me screamed lime flavors. There was a little melon on the nose, but in the flavor, it’s all lime with some coconut. This hop would be great as a solo hop in a American Blonde Ale. With all the alcoholic beverages that have strong lime flavors, try making a light beer with those descriptors through late hop additions.

BREW ON!