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Sorachi Ace

Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and herbal.

Origin🇯🇵JP

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus4
  • Tropical fruit2
  • Herbal2
  • Stone fruit1
  • Floral1
  • Spice1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
10.0–15.2%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
6.0–12.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.4 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
24%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
3.2 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Sorachi Ace

Common questions

What can I substitute for Sorachi Ace?
Styrian Wolf, HBC 638, and Sultana — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Sorachi Ace taste like?
Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and herbal.
What is Sorachi Ace's alpha acid?
10.0–15.2%
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