Discover Strata, formerly X-331, Indie Hops' groundbreaking hop variety from our breeding program! Born in 2009 in Corvallis, Oregon, this hop is a game-changer.
• Exceptional Disease Resistance: Strata stands strong against diseases, ensuring a high - quality yield.
• Complex Aroma Layers: Enjoy a blend of tropical fruit, grapefruit, and cannabis aromas that add depth to your brew.
• Versatile Brewing: Ideal for IPAs, Session - IPAs, Pale Ales, and even lagers!
Brewing Application: Create an IPA, Session - IPA, or Pale Ale (yes, even a lager!) with rich fruit flavors, both dried and fresh, complemented by a dried chili - cannabis funk. Late hot side additions bring out rounded - tropical and bright - fresh fruit flavors, while dry - hopping gives more grapefruit and cannabis notes. It also pairs nicely with roasted malts.
- Flavor Profile: Tropical Fruit, Grapefruit, Cannabis, Dank, Passion Fruit, Strawberry
- Beer Style Recommendations: Hazy IPA, IPAs, Pale Ale, Session IPA
- Usage: Aroma, Late Kettle Addition, Dry Hop
Strata Hop Statistics:
- Alpha Acid: 11 - 12.5%
- Beta Acid: 5 - 6%
- Cohumulone: 21%
- Total Oil mL/100 g: 2.3 - 3.5
- Myrcene: 52 - 65%
- Humulene: 22 - 30%
- Caryophyllene: 5 - 12.5%
- Farnesene: <1%
Breeding & Development
Our journey began in 2009 with the Indie Hops breeding program. After years of hard work, Strata was selected for full commercial release in 2018.
About Indie Hops:
Our co - founders Roger Worthington and Jim Solberg came together in 2008 to bring Oregon - grown hops to the craft beer market. We built a unique hop processing facility and started the Indie Hops Development Project to focus on the craft marketplace.
Our goal is to provide brewers with high - quality hops that will delight consumers!
Strata Hops Pellets are perfect for homebrewers and professional brewers looking to create unique and flavorful beers. Use them in the late kettle addition or for dry - hopping to bring out their amazing fruit and cannabis flavors. These 1 - oz pellets are easy to handle and store, making them a great addition to your brewing supplies. They are suitable for brewing IPAs, Session - IPAs, Pale Ales, and even lagers, adding a complex and delicious aroma to your brews.
