Strata
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 12.1 to 12.1%
- Oils
- 2.3 to 3.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 326 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- Indie Hops (Oregon)
Aroma
Melon, bubblegum, strawberries, fresh-rubbed sage
Grown by
Strata
Variety Data
- Also Published as
- Strata OR 91331, OR 91331, X-331, Strata Cryo
- Kind
- variety
- US Grown
- yes
- Trademark
- Strata (trademark, per the John I. Haas sheet; registered, per NASS)
- Status
- proprietary
- Year Released
- 2009
- Parentage
- Open pollination of a Perle mother in an Oregon experimental hop yard (formerly X-331)
- Use
- not published
- Alpha Class
- medium (8 to 14 percent)
- Alpha
- 12.1 to 12.1
- Beta
- 5.3 to 5.3
- Cohumulone
- 21 to 21
- Total Oil
- 2.3 to 3.5
- Myrcene
- 52 to 65
- Humulene
- 22 to 30
- Caryophyllene
- 5 to 12.5
- Nass Label
- Strata
- Chemistry Gap
- farnesene not published. Not listed on `https://www.johnihaas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MiniSpecSheets-Strata.pdf`.
- Notes
- Alpha, beta and cohumulone are single published values on the sheet.
- Identity Source Urls
- johnihaas.com
- Chemistry Source Urls
- johnihaas.com
- Aroma Source Urls
- johnihaas.com
- Acreage Source Url
- esmis.nal.usda.gov
Aroma Descriptors
Each descriptor is attributed to the source that published it.
Whole record, not narrowed by the filters.
| Source | |
|---|---|
| Melon | John I. Haas variety sheet |
| bubblegum | John I. Haas variety sheet |
| strawberries | John I. Haas variety sheet |
| fresh-rubbed sage | John I. Haas variety sheet |
US Acreage by State
Whole record, not narrowed by the filters.
Show the Acreage as a Table
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 833 | 1,143 | 839 | 574 | 326 |
| Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 2025 | 326 | 693,700 | esmis.nal.usda.gov |
| Oregon | 2024 | 574 | 1,125,600 | esmis.nal.usda.gov |
| Oregon | 2023 | 839 | 1,356,700 | esmis.nal.usda.gov |
| Oregon | 2022 | 1,143 | 2,286,000 | usda.library.cornell.edu |
| Oregon | 2021 | 833 | 1,573,500 | usda.library.cornell.edu |
2026 Medal Beers That Use It
The farm column shows only a farm the brewery itself named for this hop.
2 medals in view
| Form | Use | Farm Named by the Brewery | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Conehead Zero | Zero Gravity Craft Brewery | Hoppy Non-Alcohol Beer | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found |
| Silver | The Fourth Colour | Worthy Brewing | Strong Red Ale | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found |
Beer Profile Cards
Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It
Each brewery links to its page.
| Worthy Brewing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Zero Gravity Craft Brewery | 1 |
Farms That Grow It
Grown by. These farms publish this variety as grown. It does not mean a medal beer used hops from that farm.
Whole record, not narrowed by the filters.
| Published as | Years | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&D Farms | Oregon | Strata | 2022 | indiehops.com |
| BC Hop Farms | Oregon | Strata | current | indiehops.com |
| Crosby Hop Farm (Crosby Hops) | Oregon | Strata | current | indiehops.com |
| F & B Farms & Nursery LLC | Oregon | Strata | current | indiehops.com |
| Fobert Farms | Oregon | Strata | current | indiehops.com |
| Roy Farms Inc | Washington | Strata | current | indiehops.com |
| Sodbuster Farms | Oregon | Strata | current | indiehops.com |
Research Notes
Strata is a hop variety from the United States, proprietary, from Indie Hops (Oregon). It was released in 2009. Its published alpha acid range is 12.1 (single value) percent.
Identity
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Breeder or owner program | Indie Hops (Oregon) |
| Trademark | Strata (trademark, per the John I. Haas sheet; registered, per NASS) |
| Proprietary or public | proprietary |
| Year released | 2009 |
| Parentage | Open pollination of a Perle mother in an Oregon experimental hop yard (formerly X-331) |
| Published use | not published |
| Alpha class | medium (8 to 14 percent) |
Also published as: Strata OR 91331, OR 91331, X-331, Strata Cryo.
Chemistry
Ranges are as published by the breeder or supplier named under sources; a single value means the source printed one figure.
| Measure | Published | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| alpha acids | 12.1 (single value) | percent |
| beta acids | 5.3 (single value) | percent |
| cohumulone | 21 (single value) | percent of alpha acids |
| total oil | 2.3 to 3.5 | ml per 100 g |
| myrcene | 52 to 65 | percent of total oil |
| humulene | 22 to 30 | percent of total oil |
| caryophyllene | 5 to 12.5 | percent of total oil |
| farnesene | not published | percent of total oil |
Alpha, beta and cohumulone are single published values on the sheet.
Aroma
As published by John I. Haas variety sheet: "Melon, bubblegum, strawberries, fresh-rubbed sage"
Acreage
Area harvested in acres, from the USDA NASS National Hop Report (line "Strata"). Each year comes from the newest report that covers it.
| Year | Idaho | Oregon | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not listed | 833 | not listed |
| 2022 | not listed | 1,143 | not listed |
| 2023 | not listed | 839 | not listed |
| 2024 | not listed | 574 | not listed |
| 2025 | not listed | 326 | not listed |
Production in 1,000 pounds.
| Year | Idaho | Oregon | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not listed | 1,573.5 | not listed |
| 2022 | not listed | 2,286 | not listed |
| 2023 | not listed | 1,356.7 | not listed |
| 2024 | not listed | 1,125.6 | not listed |
| 2025 | not listed | 693.7 | not listed |
A three state total cannot be computed for any year because at least one state is withheld or not listed.
Gaps
- Chemistry, farnesene not published. Not listed on
https://www.johnihaas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MiniSpecSheets-Strata.pdf.