{"product_id":"us-sorachi-ace-hop-pellets","title":"Sorachi Ace Hop Pellets 2025 – American Lemon \u0026 Herbal Aroma Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2025 US Sorachi Ace Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan (originally bred by Sapporo in the 1970s by crossing Brewer’s Gold, Saaz, and BeiKei No. 2), but now widely grown in the US (notably Pacific Northwest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose, but most famous for its unique aroma character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Alpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntense lemon zest, lemon peel, and lemon candy (the signature trait)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDill:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistinct herbal, almost dill-like quality, especially in certain harvests or concentrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoriander:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSubtle notes of spice and citrus peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOccasionally soft hints, especially in partnership with lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCreamy or buttery texture in mouthfeel reported in some beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamed for delivering a zesty, lemony character (think lemon verbena or lemon grass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for late hop additions and dry hopping, but can be used for both flavor and moderate bittering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma is polarizing—much loved by some craft brewers for uniqueness, less so for fans of “classic” hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Beer Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaison, Farmhouse, Wheat Ale, and Cream Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilsner and other lagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPA (especially experimental or single-hop showcases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerliner Weisse, American Sour\/Wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemondrop (for lemon, but softer and no dill)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotueka (for herbal and bright citrus, but more lime than lemon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallertau Blanc (for elegance, white grape, and floral but not lemon\/dill)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its Japanese origin, US-grown Sorachi Ace often has cleaner and more pronounced lemon character, making it a cult classic for saisons and modern experimental ales.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-ad-box\" data-slotid=\"content_3_btf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-rail-frame-250\" data-slotid=\"content_3_btf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-rail-slide-250 mv-inview-sticky\" data-slotid=\"content_3_btf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-rail-sticky-250 mv-inview-sticky\" data-slotid=\"content_3_btf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content_3_btf_wrapper\" class=\"adunitwrapper content_btf_wrapper mv-size-728x250\" data-wrapper=\"content_3_btf\" data-nosnippet=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northwest Hops","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45111209394366,"sku":null,"price":1.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 lb","offer_id":45111209427134,"sku":null,"price":11.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45111209459902,"sku":null,"price":22.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lb","offer_id":45111209492670,"sku":null,"price":227.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/8842\/files\/US-Sorachi-Ace.jpg?v=1756857743","url":"https:\/\/northwesthops.ca\/fr\/products\/us-sorachi-ace-hop-pellets","provider":"Northwest Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}