Hop Variety – Sorachi Ace

Pedigree: Cross between Brewer’s Gold, Saazer – OP and Beikei No. 2 male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Unique lemon and dill characteristics
Alpha Acids: 10.0 – 16.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: ~23% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Unknown
Total Oil: 2.0 – 2.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 61% of total oil
Humulene: 19 – 23% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 7% of total oil
Farnesene: 0 – 2% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An extremely unique high alpha aroma variety with great bittering characteristics
Possible Substitutions: Unknown
Typical Beer Styles: IPA, Lager, Pale Ale, Belgian Saison, Belgian Wit
Additional Information: Developed in 1984 for Sapporo Brewers Ltd.

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