Best hops for a saison or farmhouse ale
Data sheetThe hops that define a saison or farmhouse ale, the numbers behind them, and the strain that completes the recipe.
Use Sorachi Ace and East Kent Golding. For a saison or farmhouse ale these are the strongest match on aroma and bitterness.
Why these hops
| Style | a saison or farmhouse ale |
|---|---|
| Recommended hops | Sorachi Ace and East Kent Golding |
| Sorachi Ace alpha / myrcene | 11.5 to 14.5 % alpha, 40 to 55 % myrcene |
| East Kent Golding alpha / myrcene | 4 to 6.5 % alpha, 25 to 42 % myrcene |
Notes
A saison rewards a distinctive late hop: Sorachi Ace for its lemon-and-dill signature, or a classic East Kent Golding for a more traditional spicy-floral note over the yeast's pepper.
The yeast leads a saison, so keep the hops in a supporting role; a heavy modern tropical charge fights the farmhouse character rather than complementing it.
The hops to buy
Related
Sources: BarthHaas Sorachi Ace hop variety profile ยท BarthHaas East Kent Golding hop variety profile