Description
Sorachi Ace 100 g hop pellets – Japanese hop with lemon and dill
Sorachi Ace is a Japanese hop variety developed in 1984 for Sapporo Breweries. It is known for a distinctive flavour and aroma of lemon and dill. BarthHaas also describes sweet and fruity notes of overripe orange, lychee and lemongrass, and a woody character reminiscent of frankincense. Sorachi Ace is versatile and is used for both bittering and aroma. The 100 g pack is suited to homebrewers.
Characteristics
- Origin: Japan, developed for Sapporo Breweries (1984)
- Use: versatile, both bittering and aroma
- Aroma: lemon and dill, plus lychee, lemongrass, overripe orange and frankincense
- Alternative hops: no direct substitute
How to use Sorachi Ace
For bittering, add Sorachi Ace early in the boil. To bring out the lemon and dill character, use it late in the boil, in the whirlpool or for dry hopping. The profile is distinctive, so many brewers start with a moderate amount.
Technical data
- Variety: Sorachi Ace
- Alpha acid in this lot: 10.2%
- Harvest: 2023
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 11.5–14.5% (BarthHaas)
- Total oil: up to 4 ml/100 g
- Myrcene: 40–55% of total oil
- Humulene: 20–26% of total oil
- Form: pellets
- Pack size: 100 g
Frequently asked questions about Sorachi Ace
What does Sorachi Ace taste like?
Sorachi Ace is known for lemon and dill. You may also find sweet and fruity notes of lychee, lemongrass and overripe orange, and a woody character reminiscent of frankincense.
Is there a substitute for Sorachi Ace?
We do not list a direct substitute. The lemon and dill profile is so distinctive that another variety will give a different beer.
How high is the alpha acid in Sorachi Ace?
This 2023 lot has 10.2% alpha acid. BarthHaas gives a typical range of 11.5–14.5% for the variety. Alpha acid varies from year to year, so use the figure for the lot when calculating bitterness.
How should I store the hops?
Store the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in a freezer. We keep our hops vacuum-packed in a freezer room at −18 °C, and the quality holds for several years. We prioritise hops from the two most recent harvests, but older hops can be just as good if stored correctly. Read more in the article on hop shelf life and storage from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
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