Sorachi Ace, 1 Oz.

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: Specific aroma descriptors include lemon, lime and dill.

• Alpha Acid: 11.5 – 14.5%
• Beta Acid: 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