Sorachi Ace Hop Plant
Sorachi Ace Hop Plant
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Origin Japan
Primary Use Dual Purpose
Height Tall
Cultivar or Brand ID N/A
Licence None
If you’ve ever enjoyed Sapporo, then you know what Sorachi Ace can do. Originally produced by the Sapporo Brewery in Hokkaido, Japan in the mid-1980s, it was resurrected in the US in 2006. It is a cross between Saaz, Brewer’s Gold and BeiKei No. 2
Sorachi Ace is considered excellent in several beer styles, particularly those desiring a distinct lemon citrus flavor. Some brewers have even reported flavors of orange, cilantro, dill and oak.

Flavour Description:
Flavors of lemon citrus, orange, dill, cilantro
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Growing Information
Season Maturity Mid
Ease of Harvest Unknown
Typical Yield Unknown
Wilt Sensitivity Unknown
Prowdery Mildew Unknown
Downy Mildew Resistant
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Common Brewing Values
Alpha Acid 11 – 16%
Beta Acid 6 – 8%
Co-Humulone 23 – 28%
Total Oils 1 – 3 mL/100g
Myrcene
Humulene
Caryophyllene
Farnesene