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  • Sorachi Ace T90 200g key facts: alpha acid around 11.5-14.5%, lemon and dill character, add late in boil or as dry hop
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Sorachi Ace T90 200g

Sorachi Ace T90 200g

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Sorachi Ace is a Japanese hop developed in 1984 for Sapporo Breweries, famous for a lemon and dill character unlike any other variety. It is named after the Sorachi subprefecture in Hokkaido and has become a craft favourite for saisons.

Hop profile

  • Origin: Japan; bred from Brewer's Gold and Saaz parentage
  • Alpha acid: around 11.5-14.5% (BarthHaas)
  • Aroma: lemon, dill, lemongrass, orange and lychee, with cedar, herbal and creamy notes
  • Type: aroma hop with high alpha acid, so it can bitter too

How to use it

Add it late in the boil or as a dry hop. It is striking in single-hop beers, but a little goes a long way, so start small. Alpha acid changes from crop to crop, so check the figure on your pack and scale your recipe with our Hops Alpha Adjustment calculator.

Who it's for

Brewers of saisons, wheat beers, pale ales and experimental styles looking for a bold, unusual hop. T90 pellets are the standard form for home brewing - consistent, easy to weigh and easy to store. Keep the opened pack sealed and cold; our hop storage guide explains how.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sorachi Ace taste like?

Lemon and dill are the classic notes, with lemongrass, orange, lychee and a creamy, woody background.

Where does Sorachi Ace come from?

Japan. It was developed in 1984 for Sapporo Breweries and named after Sorachi in Hokkaido.

Which beers suit Sorachi Ace?

Saisons, wheat beers, pale ales and experimental single-hop beers.

What alpha acid is Sorachi Ace?

Around 11.5-14.5% according to BarthHaas. Check the figure on the pack.