Product Details
Strata Hops
Strata: formerly known as X-331, is the first hop variety released from Indie Hops' breeding program. Born in 2009 from an open-pollinated Perle at Oregon State University, Strata quickly stood out for its vigorous growth, strong disease resistance, and complex aroma profile. Expect layers of tropical fruit, grapefruit, cannabis-like dankness, passion fruit, and strawberry. It's versatile enough for IPAs, Pale Ales, and even lagers, offering unique flavors whether used alone or in blends.
Strata Hops Overview
- Flavors: Tropical fruit, grapefruit, cannabis, dank, passion fruit, strawberry
- Primary Usage: Aroma, late kettle additions, dry hopping
- Best Beer Styles: Hazy IPA, IPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA
- Similar Varieties: Galaxy, Mosaic®, El Dorado®, Citra®
Background
Developed through a collaboration between Indie Hops and Oregon State University, Strata was the standout among tens of thousands of genotypes. Released commercially in 2018, it has since become a favorite for its unique combination of fruit-forward flavors and dank herbal notes. Strata's versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of beer styles, and it performs exceptionally well in both late boil and dry hop additions.
Strata Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 11.0 – 12.5% |
| Beta Acids | 5.0 – 6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 21% |
| Total Oil Content | 2.3 – 3.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 52 – 65% |
| Humulene | 22 – 30% |
| Caryophyllene | 5 – 12.5% |
| Farnesene | <1% |
Additional Information
- SKU
HP169 - 1 oz
HP169E - 8 oz- Beer Style
- Hazy IPA, IPAs, Pale Ale, Session IPA, NEIPA
- Hops Format
- Pellet Hops
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Flavor Descriptors
- Tropical Fruit, Grapefruit, Cannabis, Dank
- Alpha Acid
- High (10+%)