Descripción

Naming

Strata®, formerly known as X-331, is named for it layered flavor profile.

Origin Story

Strata is Indie Hops’ first hop variety to be released in 2018 from the Oregon State Aroma Hop Breeding Program in Corvallis, Oregon. Born in 2009, Strata is the progeny of an open-pollinated Perle located in an Oregon State experimental hop yard.

Characteristics

Strata is described as “Passion fruit meets pot.” It brings layered notes of tropical fruit including mango, passion fruit, melon, fresh berry/strawberry, and some citrus in the form of grapefruit. Along with this comes a dank herbal note of drifting cannabis.

Specs

• Alpha-Acids: 12.1%
• Beta-Acids: 5.3%
• Oil Content: 2.3 – 3.5 ml/100g
• Contributions: Strawberry, Passion fruit, Grapefruit, Bubble Gum, Sage, Dank
• Suitable for the following beer styles: IPAs, NEIPAs, Dark Ales, Funky Beers
• Alternatives: BRU-1, Idaho Gem
• Purpose of Use: Dual purpose
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.

We have technical specifications for our hops related to specific lots.