Born in 2009, Strata is the progeny of an open pollinated Perle located at an Oregon State University experimental field in Corvallis, Oregon. From the get-go, this hop was out to impress. Between its strong disease resistance, vigorous growing habit, and complex layers of aroma, x331 rose to the top of an impressive group of competitors.
BREWING PROFILE
An IPA/Session-IPA/Pale Ale (and believe it or don’t, lager hop) with many layers of different fruit flavor, dried and fresh, anchored with a dried chili-cannabis-funk that does not have any diesel, machine oil, or catty ‘baggage’. Late hot side additions bring out layers of rounded-tropical plus bright-fresh fruit flavors; dry hopping yields more grapefruit and cannabis. Nice with roasted malts too.
- Alpha Acid 11 - 12.5%
- Beta Acid 5 - 6%
- Cohumulone 21%
- Total Oil 2.3 - 3.5mls/100g
- Myrcene 52 - 65%
- Humulene 22 - 30%
- Caryophyllene 5 - 12.5%
- Farnesene <1%