Sorachi Ace
Sorachi Ace was developed in 1984 for Sapporo Breweries Ltd. from a cross of Brewer’s Gold, Saaz, and male Beikei No. 2. The name “Sorachi” is derived from a sub-prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. This variety has a good yield, good resistance to mildew, wilt and botrytis. It has a rather high α-acid and oil content. The variety is currently grown in limited quantities in the U.S.

Flavour profile

Citrus, lychee, lemongrass

Ancestry

Brewers Gold, Saaz, male Beikei

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Analytical data

Cultivation Area

Japan

Ancestry

Brewers Gold, Saaz, male Beikei

Alpha Acids (%)

12.0 – 16.0%

Beta Acids (%)

6.0 – 7.0 %

Alpha/Beta Ratio

Cuhomulone (% of alpha acids)

20-25%

Total Oils (ml/100g)

2.0 – 3.0ml/100g

Oil Concentration (microlitres of oil/g alpha)

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Characteristics

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