Strata
®
Strata is the first variety to be released from
the Indie Hops breeding program in 2009. Formerly known as X-331, it is the result of an open pollination of a Perle mother in an Oregon experimental hop yard. Strata has strong disease resistance and vigorous growth.
Flavour profile
Tropical fruit, herbs
Ancestry
Open pollinated Perle.
Recommended beer styles
IPA, Pale Ale, NEIPA, dark beers, ales.
Analytical data
Cultivation Area
US
Ancestry
Open pollinated Perle.
Alpha Acids (%)
11.0 – 12.5%
Beta Acids (%)
5.3%
Alpha/Beta Ratio
Cuhomulone (% of alpha acids)
Total Oils (ml/100g)
2.3 – 3.5ml/100g
Oil Concentration (microlitres of oil/g alpha)
Myrcene (% of whole oil)
52 – 65%
Linalool (% of whole oil)
Caryophyllene (% of whole oil)
5 – 12.5%
Farnesene (% of whole oil)
Humulene (% of whole oil)
22 – 30%
Selinene (% of whole oil)
Humulene/Caryophllene Ratio
Comet
Characteristics
Comet is a hop variety with relatively high alpha acids content and provides a “wild American” aroma. It was released as high alpha hop from the USDA hop breeding program in 1975 primarily for production in Washington and Idaho. The variety is susceptible to downy mildew but resistant to verticillium wilt.
Sabro
®
Characteristics
SabroTM imparts a strong and complex fruit flavor to beer. Sabro is a hop with robust brewing performance that consistently translates its distinct flavor to beer. Sabro’s flavor is notable for its complexity of fruity and citrus flavors, including distinct tangerine, coconut, tropical and stone fruit. In addition, there is a pronounced cream character and secondary flavors of vanilla, cedar, dill, and mint.