Description
Developed in Japan in 1984 for Sapporo Breweries, Ltd., Sorachi Ace is a cross between Brewer’s Gold, Saaz and Beikei No. 2 male. It is available in limited quantities, however, it remains a popular variety among craft brewers for its unique citrus fruit, herbal and dill aromas.
AROMA VALUES: HERBAL CITRUS
| Alpha Acids | 11.5 – 14.5% |
| Beta Acids | 6 – 7.5% |
| Co-Humulone | 25 – 28% |
| Total Oil | 1.5 – 3 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.5 – 0.8% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 45 – 55% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.3 – 0.5% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 7 – 11% of total oil |
| Farnesene | 2 – 5% of total oil |
| Humulene | 20 – 26% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.1 – 0.5% of total oil |
BEER STYLES: IPA • AMERICAN PALE ALE • LAGER BELGIAN-STYLE ALE • SAISON
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