2024 US Strata T90 Hop Pellets
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US Strata Hop Profile
Origin:
United States
Developed by Indie Hops and Oregon State University in the Pacific Northwest. Released commercially in 2018; bred for big aroma, flavor impact, and complexity.
United States
Developed by Indie Hops and Oregon State University in the Pacific Northwest. Released commercially in 2018; bred for big aroma, flavor impact, and complexity.
Type:
Aroma hop (with solid dual-purpose applications)
Aroma hop (with solid dual-purpose applications)
Typical Alpha Acids:
11–12%
11–12%
Beta Acids:
5–6%
5–6%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Berry: Bold ripe strawberry, raspberry, and soft red berry
- Tropical Fruit: Passionfruit, mango, guava, hints of pineapple
- Citrus: Grapefruit, tangerine, sweet orange
- Dank: Cannabis-like, funky, resinous, slightly earthy (“terpy funk”)
- Melon: Soft honeydew, watermelon
- Other: Hints of green tea, herbs, and light floral notes
Brewing Characteristics:
- Delivers an exceptionally “juicy” fruit-bomb punch, with dank and luminous strawberry/tropical threads
- Famous for juicy, tropical, and “candy fruit” profiles with undertones of dank or “terpy” resin
- Shines in late additions and dry-hopping, ideal for hazy and West Coast IPAs
- Complex enough to use solo, but also blends beautifully with Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, and Idaho 7
Best Beer Styles:
- Hazy IPA, Juicy IPA, DDH IPA
- American Pale Ale
- Session IPA, American Wheat
- Fruited Sours, Experimental ales
Substitutes:
- Idaho 7 (tropical, light dank, berry edge)
- Mosaic (blueberry, berry, tropical)
- Galaxy (tropical, juicy, but more citrus/peach)
- El Dorado (juicy and tropical, but less dank)
Fun Fact:
Strata’s signature “strawberry and sticky green” aroma comes from its unique blend of tropical and dank terpenes, making it a cult favorite for brewers chasing modern, high-impact, fruit-forward beers.
Strata’s signature “strawberry and sticky green” aroma comes from its unique blend of tropical and dank terpenes, making it a cult favorite for brewers chasing modern, high-impact, fruit-forward beers.