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Package of Sorachi Ace Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Sorachi Ace
A/A: 9.7%
United States
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Sorachi Ace Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59

Sorachi Ace Hops for Lemon, Lemongrass, and Distinctive Herbal Depth

Sorachi Ace is offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and prized by brewers who want a hop that does not taste like the usual citrus-and-tropical lineup. Originally bred in Japan, Sorachi Ace is best known for vivid lemon and lemongrass character backed by a more unusual herbal, woody, and sometimes dill-like edge that gives the variety a very recognizable identity.

That distinctiveness is what keeps Sorachi Ace relevant. In the right beer, it can add bright top notes and real personality, especially when the recipe is built to let its signature character stay visible instead of burying it under louder modern hops.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Sorachi Ace is known for lemon, lemongrass, herbal spice, woody notes, and a distinctive savory depth that some brewers describe as dill-like. It tends to feel bright but unconventional, which makes it especially useful in recipes where the hop character should feel deliberate, expressive, and a little different.

In the brewhouse, Sorachi Ace works well for bittering, late additions, whirlpool use, and selective dry hopping. It fits naturally in saison, farmhouse ale, pilsner, witbier, Belgian-inspired ales, and creative hop-forward beers where its signature profile can stay front and center.

Why Brewers Choose Sorachi Ace

Brewers often choose Sorachi Ace because few hops offer this combination of sharp lemon character and deeper herbal complexity. It is a strong option when the goal is to build a beer with a memorable identity rather than another generic citrus-forward hop profile.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: Japan-bred variety
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 11.5% - 14.5%
  • Beta acid: 6.0% - 7.5%
  • Total oils: Up to 4.0 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: Saison, farmhouse ale, pilsner, witbier, Belgian-inspired ales, and experimental hop-forward beers

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and protect from oxygen to help preserve bright lemon character and the variety's expressive oil profile.