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.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Flavors of lemon citrus, orange, dill, cilantro |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 11.5%-16% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 6%-7.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 23%-28% |
| Country | Japan |
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| Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
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| Growth Rate | High |
| Resistant to | Resistant to downy mildew and botrytis |
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| Total Oil Composition | 1.5-3 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 44%-55% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 20%-26% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 7%-11% |
| Farnesene Oil | 2%-5% |
| Substitutes | |
| Style Guide | Lager, Pilsner, Saison |
Where to Buy Sorachi Ace HopsAs a listing requirement, all suppliers below ship nationally to their respective countries. |
Yakima Valley Hops (USA)
Great Fermentations (USA)
Northwest Hop Farms (Canada)
BeerCo (Australia)
Hops Direct (USA)
Amazon (USA)
Humlegårdens Ekolager (Sweden)
Brewshop.no (Norway)
Kegland (Australia)
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References
http://yakimachief.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sorachiAce.pdf
https://ychhops.com/varieties/sorachi-ace
http://www.johnihaas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sorachi-Ace.pdf
https://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=3988
