{"product_id":"hop-idol-strata","title":"HOP IDOL ストラタ (Hop Idol Strata)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--dt{padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px}dd{padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px}.spec {padding-top: 30px;}.spec \u003e dt{float: left; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px}.spec \u003e dd{padding-left: 90px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA single-hopped IPA using one of the most diversely flavoured hops - Strata.  Showcasing its many facets, we went for an East Coast-style.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdt\u003e[Character]\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA pale coloured IPA with a mild haze contributed by a moderate amount of wheat malt. A light body creamy mouthfeel lends itself to the tropical, berry, and mild floral flavour and aroma from the Strata hops.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003e[Food Pairing]\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eCajun chicken, herb-grilled mackerel, garlic-sauteed small white fish (such as smelt)\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003e[Naming]\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eIf IPAs were considered to be a show, there's no denying that the star of it is the hops.  Normally it's more like a blend - a band, if you will - of multiple hops performing together.  For this series, however, it's a solo artist - a \"Hop Idol\", showcasing their individual talents on the big stage.  Who would you vote for? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star of this show is Strata, a hop often hailed as the next Citra or Mosaic, and a hop that combines bright tropical notes with subtle floral tones.  Its versatility means it often blends well, but its nuances are so diverse that it almost feels like a wonderful blend of hops in itself, and so we felt this a great opportunity to highlight what it can achieve on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003e[Brewer's Voice]\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eStrata is a very diverse hop. Several years ago, I (James) was at Roy farms in Washington when they were drying several lots of Strata in one room. I sampled each pile of hops and each one had a different characteristic; one was sweet and flowery, the next was very bright and juicy with berry character, and the last had strong pine notes and citrus.  I would have been easily convinced these were 3 different hops in this room. This shows why hop selection is so important, and when selecting our strata, I fell in love with the rich fruity berry characteristics this hop can offer. While this is a single hop beer, we used different lots, including some T-45 versions to layer this hop character throughout the beer. I wanted to support this tropical berry hop character with a sweeter softer malt profile, so an East Coast style hazy IPA was the direction we went with this. Using a base of Golden Promise, we added a blend of flaked and malted wheat, with some dextrin malts to carry over some residual sweetness. A mild bitterness balances out some of that malt sweetness with loads of late addition hops for strong aromatics. With drinkability always a focus of ours, this beer is no exception, allowing the sweet tropical berry aromas with a light floral component to stand out. Fermented out with a London ale strain, a haziness remains, with some additional tropical yeast esters intermingling with the hops. Strata is a very versatile hop and pairs well with others, but here is a chance to try it in all its glory!\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eStyle\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eIPA\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eSeries\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eHOP IDOL\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eABV\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003e6.0%\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eIBU\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003e45\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eGas Volume\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003e2.65\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eOthers\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eFlaked wheat\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eCategory\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eBeer\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eJAN\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003e4589718743103\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eShipping Start\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003e2026\/04\/01\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eRegarding shipping dates\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003ePlease note that, when multiple items are ordered together, they will be shipped out after the shipping start date of the latest product in the order.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eBest Before\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003e2026\/11\/30\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Brewing Co. - Wholesale","offers":[{"title":"Can - 350ml","offer_id":47663733440686,"sku":"BHID8-C301","price":580.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Can - 350ml 6 Pack","offer_id":47663733538990,"sku":"BHID8-C306","price":3480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Can - 350ml 12 Pack","offer_id":47663733768366,"sku":"BHID8-C312","price":6960.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Can - 350ml 24 Pack","offer_id":47663733899438,"sku":"BHID8-C324","price":13920.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Eco-Keg - 10.4L","offer_id":47663734063278,"sku":"BHID8-KL10","price":11330.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eco-Keg - 15.5L","offer_id":47663734096046,"sku":"BHID8-KL15","price":16550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Eco-Keg - 20.5L","offer_id":47663734259886,"sku":"BHID8-KL20","price":21660.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6869\/files\/1400x1700_6bec5941-ae3e-420c-8354-71172faffedb.png?v=1774317136","url":"https:\/\/ws.kyotobrewing.com\/en\/products\/hop-idol-strata","provider":"Kyoto Brewing Co. - Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}