Sorachi Ace is a Japanese hop with a fascinatingly unique character - an intense lemon and dill combination, with a creamy cedar and herbal depth that makes it unlike any other variety. Developed by Sapporo in the 1980s, it's become a craft brewing favourite for experimental and saison styles.
- Alpha acid: 10-16%
- Aroma: Lemon, dill, cedarwood, herbal, creamy
- Best for: late additions and dry hopping - striking in single-hop beers
- Great in: saisons, wheat beers, pale ales and experimental styles
T90 pellets are the standard for homebrew use - consistent, easy to store and measure.
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