Sorachi Ace
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

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Hop Variety Description

It was commercially released in 2006 in the US after first being bred by Dr Yoshitada Mori of Sapporo Brewery in Hokkaido, Japan in 1984. Parents are Saaz, Brewer’s Gold and Beikei No. 2.Clean bittering and notes of lemon predominate is used early in the brew. Aroma notes can include lemon zest, coriander and dill.

Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 10-14%
Beta Range: 10-14%
Cohumulone Range: 20-26%
Total Oil: 10.5-30.0ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 7

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 44-55%
Humulene: 20-26%
Farsene: 2-5%

In THe Beer

Citrus
floral / herbal
vegetable

In The Rub

lemon
coconut
dill

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