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
Recommended beer styles
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)
Myrcene (% of whole oil)
Linalool (% of whole oil)
Caryophyllene (% of whole oil)
Farnesene (% of whole oil)
Humulene (% of whole oil)
Selinene (% of whole oil)
Humulene/Caryophllene Ratio

Mosaic
®
Characteristics
Mosaic is an aroma hop brand developed by Hop Breeding Company LLC (John I. Haas, Inc. and Select Botanicals Group) and released in 2012. Mosaic offers a unique and complex blend of floral, tropical, fruity, and earthy characteristics that translate very favorably into several styles of beer. Mosaic is the daughter of YCR 14 Simcoe® and a Nugget derived male.
BRU-1
™
Characteristics
BRU-1 is notable for its distinct sweet fruit aroma that is often described as pineapple. When used
as a whirlpool or dry hop addition, BRU-1 delivers the aroma of freshly cut pineapple and green fruits. BRU-1 is synergistic with other hops creating a depth of fruit flavor. BRU-1 has also been shown to improve haze stability in certain beer styles.
