Sorachi Ace was developed in Japan in 1984 for Sapporo Breweries, Ltd., Sorachi Ace is a cross between Brewer's Gold, Saaz and Beikei No. 2 male. It is available in limited quantities, however, it remains a popular variety among craft brewers for its unique citrus fruit, herbal and dill aromas.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include lemon, lime and dill.
| Alpha Acid | 11.5 - 14.5% |
| Beta Acid | 6 - 7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25 - 28% |
| Total Oil | 1.5 - 3 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.5 - 0.8% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 45 - 55% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.3 - 0.5% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 7 - 11% of total oil |
| Farnesene | 2 - 5% of total oil |
| Humulene | 20 - 26% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.1 - 0.5% of total oil |