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Fresh Hops in Korea
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a 100% grower owned supplier is the ability to bring hops from the family farms of the Pacific Northwest to brewers across the world. We form strategic partnerships with global distributors so that brewers can have...
Cryo Hops® Pellets – Now Available in 5 New Varieties
Yakima Chief Hops officially released Cryo Hops® pellets three years ago, and it quickly became the talk of the commercial brewing community as customers put the new product to the test – discovering its capabilities in terms of flavor enhancements, efficiency...
YCH Brings Women in Beer Together to Create Annual Hop Blend
YCH’s Pink Boots Blend has become a well-known movement in the hop community, as brewers from all over the world incorporate this hop blend into beer recipes each year, in celebration and support of women in the brewing industry. For Pink Boots Society (PBS)...
PNW CROP REPORT: SEPTEMBER 2019
The hop harvest in the Pacific Northwest is progressing well. Cool weather has allowed for an orderly ripening of the crop and most growers have been able to hit their optimum picking windows resulting in excellent overall quality. Light rain showers in Washington...
One-pound packaging now available on the Yakima Chief Hops spot market
One-pound packaging in select products & varieties are now available for purchase. Log in and find your one-pound package size under the Spot Market tab.Yakima Chief Hops is proud to support the needs of all breweries, big and small. We are...
Yakima Chief Hops Welcomes Four New Family Farms to its Ownership
(From left to right) John Coleman of Coleman Ag; Jessica Riel of Double 'R' Hop Ranches; Ben St. Mary of Black Star Ranches; Brenton Roy of Oasis Farms Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) welcomes four additional family farms to its list of grower-owners, the first time...
A Mild Cluster Fugget
At the 2019 Homebrew Con, the YCH team handed out more than 800 samples of our latest homebrew exclusive hop blend, Cluster Fugget. While the name might suggest otherwise, we’ve intentionally created this aroma-packed blend with historically significant Pacific...
Key Ingredient Behind Beer to be Showcased at SAVOR™ 2019
Washington D.C., USA - May 14, 2019 - Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) is thrilled to announce they will be joining the craft beer and culinary event, SAVOR™, in Washington DC on May 17th. The annual event, organized by the Brewers Association, invites beer lovers from around...
Pink Boots Society receives a total of $100K contribution following sales of the Yakima Chief Hops Pink Boots Blend
Yakima, WA, USA - April 16, 2019 - Last week at the Craft Brewers Conference in Denver, Yakima Chief Hops joined Country Malt Group and Pink Boots Society to announce their combined contribution of $100,000 for scholarships and educational opportunities for women in...
Yakima Chief Hops Forms Organic Hops Program
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Chief Hops, the leading American hop supplier based in the Pacific Northwest, is proud to announce the formation of their Organic Hops program, supplying brewers worldwide with certified organic hops from family-owned farms. The program has...
