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Package of Strata Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Strata
A/A: 14.9%
United States
Aroma
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Strata® Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

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

Strata Hops for Passion Fruit, Grapefruit, and Layered Modern American Character

Strata is a United States grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and known for delivering a broad modern aroma profile that can move between bright fruit, resin, and deeper aromatic complexity. Brewers often choose it when they want passion fruit and grapefruit up front, but with enough melon, berry, and resinous structure to make the finished beer feel layered rather than simple. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Tropical Fruit, Cannabis.

That range is what makes Strata especially useful in contemporary hop-forward brewing. It can lead a hop bill in expressive IPA and pale ale recipes, or it can add dimension when paired with other fruit-driven varieties that need a little more depth.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Strata is known for passion fruit, melon, grapefruit, resin, and berry character. It tends to feel modern and expressive while still holding onto a firmer hop backbone, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want aroma intensity without losing structure.

In the brewhouse, Strata works well for bittering, late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, hazy beer, and double IPA where layered fruit-forward American hop character is the goal.

Why Brewers Choose Strata

Brewers often choose Strata because it offers both fruit-forward appeal and enough depth to keep a hop bill interesting. It is a strong option when the goal is to build modern aroma with more complexity than a straightforward tropical-only variety.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 11.0% - 14.0%
  • Beta acid: 4.0% - 6.0%
  • Total oils: 2.0 - 3.5 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, hazy beer, and double IPA

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve hop oils, aroma intensity, and brewing performance.