Yakima Chief Hops

Yakima Chief Hops American Hops from the Pacific Northwest VISION:
We are the global hop supplier of choice, focused on sustainably produced, innovative hop products.
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Yakima Chief Hops is a 100% grower-owned, global hop supplier focused on providing premium quality hops and uncompromising service. Our team is driven by a profound appreciation for our natural resources and a heartfelt respect for the communities and customers we serve. Together, this creates a culture of continuous improvement centered on sustainably produced, innovative hop products for beer. W

hether you are looking for whole leaf hops, hop pellets, or hop extract products, Yakima Chief – Hopunion is uniquely positioned, and passionate about connecting the world’s finest brewers with family-run hop farms through YCH HOPS. MISSION:
To connect family farms with the world's finest brewers, providing the highest quality hop products and uncompromising service for the ultimate benefit of our customers, employees and growers. We are a responsible neighbor and asset to our communities, enriching the products, businesses, and lives of everyone we encounter. VALUES:
Passion: for people, product, planet and process
Respect: teamwork and collective responsibility
Integrity: transparency and accountability in all we do
Dedication: to quality and sustainability
Excellence: an emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement

Staff Pick! Tessa Schilaty, YCH Technical Marketing Manager is sharing a go-to variety inspired by lagers and her explor...
06/01/2026

Staff Pick! Tessa Schilaty, YCH Technical Marketing Manager is sharing a go-to variety inspired by lagers and her exploration into hop varieties well-suited for the beer style.

“I’ve been talking with a lot of brewers lately about what makes a hop work well in delicate lager and European beer styles, and US Saaz makes that conversation especially interesting. It has the tea-like, floral-herbal character of classic Czech Saaz, with a subtle bump of lemony citrus that gives it a fresh Pacific Northwest feel and expresses noble-hop elegance through a distinctly U.S.-grown lens." - Tessa.

Explore US Saaz on our online spot market!

How to shop:
1. Visit yakimachief.com
2. Log in to your commercial account
3. Select US Saaz in our Spot Market
4. Add to cart
5. Check out and enjoy! 🍻

In Tessa, we trust! 🫡 Shop Staff Picks for the latest YCH team recommendations.

Last call for 20% off CY24 New Zealand Hop varieties on our online spot market! From now until May 29th, you can stock u...
05/26/2026

Last call for 20% off CY24 New Zealand Hop varieties on our online spot market! From now until May 29th, you can stock up and save on prior crop year New Zealand varieties.

Crafted by , a grower-owned cooperative with deep roots in quality and innovation, New Zealand hops are celebrated for their vibrant aromatics and unique characteristics of the region.

Crop Year 2024 New Zealand Varieties:
🌱 Nectaron®: Citrus, Stone Fruit, Tropical
🌱 Motueka™: Fruity, Lemon, Lime, Tropical
🌱 Wakatu™: Citrus, Grassy, Woody
🌱 Pacifica™: Citrus, Floral, Orange

Explore our online spot market and discover the distinctive character of New Zealand-grown hops!

Log in to shop: https://bit.ly/3Pe4F3T

*U.S. ONLINE SPOT MARKET PURCHASES ONLY. Does not apply to contract inventory. Qualifying product: 20% off Crop Year 2024 New Zealand hop varieties T-90 pellets. Order must be placed on https://bit.ly/4dBc5FK spot market website to qualify for discount. Cannot be used retroactively for orders placed before promotion announcement. Discount cannot be combined with other promotions. Offer duration: 5/4/26-5/29/26.

Flavor ❄️ That's ❄️ Fresh ❄️ 2026 Cryo Fresh® pre-order is open! Lock in peak harvest aroma and your 2026 fresh hop brew...
05/21/2026

Flavor ❄️ That's ❄️ Fresh ❄️ 2026 Cryo Fresh® pre-order is open! Lock in peak harvest aroma and your 2026 fresh hop brewing plans with Cryo Fresh!

This upcoming harvest season, fresh whole cones will be harvested and immediately frozen, then pelletized using our patented Cryo Hops® process. The result is an easy to handle and easy to brew fresh hop pellet form.

Early pick: Simcoe®, Strata®
Late Pick: Citra®, Mosaic®, Krush®

We are excited to offer Strata from , grown by . Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic and Krush are proudly grown by

Cryo Fresh pioneered the new frontier of fresh hops, making the fresh hop beer style accessible to regions across the U.S., Canada, Europe and beyond. Join us on this exploration of fresh hops!

Secure your 2026 volumes through our pre-order. Pre-order closes July 31st.

Get your frozen freshies: https://bit.ly/4uF2eqf

05/15/2026

Snowpack to Six-Pack: Part II. The supply of nature's reservoir directly impacts the hops in the valley floor below the mountains, and subsequently the beer in your six-pack.

Four years ago, we released Part I of Snowpack to Six-Pack, highlighting the intrinsic connection and importance of water in our industry, our community, our economy, and our eco-system. Four years later, we are heading into our fourth consecutive drought year, and water is on our minds. We are diving deeper into the pressure of water supply and how the hop and beer community are navigating the obstacles and looking to the future. Here's where we are at today:

A major portion of our water supply comes from the annual snowfall in the mountains, which feeds down into our rivers and water systems as it melts over the spring and summer months. However, we experienced warmest temperatures throughout the winter season since 1895, and extremely low levels of snowfall. Our local agriculture community is facing a daunting challenge following Winter 25-26. Since we recorded this video, the state of Washington has declared a drought season ahead of harvest 2026 with the lowest levels of snowpack in a decade.

While drought is not unexpected for our region's climate, the frequency is a concern. We are facing the realities and very present challenges of climate change.

Water is a vital source for hops and beer. How we protect it, conserve it, utilize it, and adapt to it, matters tremendously.

Watch the full video to learn more.

🎥: Digital Vendetta Productions

Special Thanks to:
Selah Moxee Irrigation District
Roza Irrigation District
Maine Beer Company
Yakima Chief Ranches
Carpenter Ranches, LLC
Black Star Ranch, BSR hops
Loftus Ranches

Hop & Brew School 2026 📚 Join us for the most unique and immersive hop education event in the heart of hop country: YAKI...
05/14/2026

Hop & Brew School 2026 📚 Join us for the most unique and immersive hop education event in the heart of hop country: YAKIMA!

Join us Sept. 2-4 at Yakima Chief Hops headquarters in Yakima, Washington, for a robust schedule of expert seminars, industry panel discussions, guided tours through family-owned hop farms in the Yakima Valley, and interactive sensory training.

Sign up for our A La Carte Programming on Sept. 1st in addition to the General Session. A limited number of tickets will be available for a Fresh Hop Brew Day experience at Bale Breaker Brewing.

WELCOME RECEPTION Sept. 1st (Early Access + General Session Attendees)
📍 Bale Breaker Brewing

✍️ GENERAL SESSION📚
Sept. 2nd - Educational hop seminars followed by split-group tours of YCH Extract, Pellet Plant, and Cryo® facilities, or a Yakima Chief Ranches tour and hop breeding seminar

Sept. 3rd - More educational speakers and seminars, followed by reassembling the tour groups to attend the opposite tour of the day prior.

Sept. 4th - Guided farm tours during peak harvest, meet hop growers, and have a Graduation Party to celebrate!

Register and secure your spot on one of the most unique and immersive hop experiences available! https://bit.ly/3IBXRXt

The Pre-Order for 2026 Cryo Fresh® is now open! Discover the new frontier of freshness. Combining the innovation of Cryo...
05/12/2026

The Pre-Order for 2026 Cryo Fresh® is now open! Discover the new frontier of freshness.

Combining the innovation of Cryo Hops® with our Frozen Fresh Hop YCH 301 and 302 trials, Cryo Fresh® delivers bold, harvest-fresh hop character in a convenient pelletized form. Brew a Fresh Hop beer anytime, anywhere, without the bulk, hassle, or seasonality of whole cone wet hops.

Now Taking Pre-Orders for the 2026 Harvest!
✅ Early Pick: Simcoe®, Strata®
✅ Late Pick: Citra®, Mosaic®, Krush®

NEW THIS YEAR: We are excited to offer Strata from Indie Hops, grown by Coleman Agriculture.
Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic, and Krush are proudly grown by Loftus Ranches.

Whether you’re brewing for a competition or planning to tap a Fresh Hop IPA in December, Cryo Fresh® unlocks fresh hop brewing on your schedule, and now, it’s available internationally!

Pre-order requests close July 31st, 2026. Explore a new world of Fresh Hops. Pre-Order Request Form: https://bit.ly/4uF2eqf

Choice hops from New Zealand! Grown with care by our mates at , we’re proud to offer some of New Zealand’s most iconic h...
05/11/2026

Choice hops from New Zealand! Grown with care by our mates at , we’re proud to offer some of New Zealand’s most iconic hop varieties on our online spot market. Through May 29th, enjoy 20% off Crop Year 2024 New Zealand Hops!*

Crafted by a grower-owned cooperative with deep roots in quality and innovation, New Zealand Hops are celebrated for their vibrant aromatics, punchy tropical notes, and unmistakable freshness in the glass. From the zesty lime and lemon character of Motueka™ to the ripe pineapple and stone-fruit intensity of Nectaron®, these varieties deliver serious flavor impact with a uniquely NZ twist.

Crop Year 2024 New Zealand Varieties:
🌱 Nectaron®: Citrus, Stone Fruit, Tropical
🌱 Motueka™: Fruity, Lemon, Lime, Tropical
🌱 Wakatu™: Citrus, Grassy, Woody
🌱 Pacifica™: Citrus, Floral, Orange

Explore our online spot market and discover the bright, distinctive character of New Zealand-grown hops! https://bit.ly/3Pe4F3T

*U.S. ONLINE SPOT MARKET PURCHASES ONLY. Does not apply to contract inventory. Qualifying product: 20% off Crop Year 2024 New Zealand hop varieties T-90. Order must be placed on https://bit.ly/4dBc5FK spot market website to qualify for discount. Cannot be used retroactively for orders placed before promotion announcement. Discount cannot be combined with other promotions. Offer duration: 5/4/26-5/29/26.

05/11/2026

COMING SOON! 🚨 Something exciting is under construction…a whole new hop shopping and account management experience!

👀 current contract visibility
🛒 online contract ordering
📦 shipping information access
🧾 live invoicing & online invoice payment options
📊 full order and contract history
👩‍💻 Guest check out
✔️ New & improved design and user experience (aka cooler look and easier navigation)
🥁 annnnd drum roll please…SHOP BY LOT EXPERIENCE!!! Yep, that’s right. Logged in users will have the ability to purchase specific lots on spot.

Too excited to not share a little sneak peak. We can’t wait to share this all with you soon!

You are invited: Inaugural Sustainability Summit June 23rd! Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) is proud to introduce the first annu...
05/08/2026

You are invited: Inaugural Sustainability Summit June 23rd! Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) is proud to introduce the first annual Sustainability Summit, a free, virtual conference that brings together leaders from across the brewing, agriculture, and food and beverage industries to explore practical, science-backed sustainability solutions applicable to your business.

Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd 8 am PDT / 11 am EDT, for educational programming offering practical tips for making change at all levels of the industry.

🌱 Soil to Sip: Regenerative Agriculture

Join Andrew Livesay of Westwood Farms and Brian Muegge from Salmon-Safe to learn how on-farm practices directly impact the quality of your ingredients through a deep dive into research, best practices, and grower engagement. Gain a deeper understanding of what Salmon Safe agriculture means and learn best practices for watershed protection.

🍻 Sustainability Story Time: Beyond the Glass

Featuring Ashley Koller from Sierra Nevada, this session shares successes and pitfalls encountered while tackling real-world sustainability efforts. Connect the dots between brewers, growers, and consumers, and translate goals into actionable strategies.

♻️ Closing the Loop: Recyclability

Cory Connors and Darren Drake from Atlantic Packaging discuss the need to build more circular packaging and waste systems, sharing both challenges and success stories, and how small design tweaks can have a huge impact.

🔑 Be More Profitable with CO2 Recovery

Join industry leaders João Alameida from Almanac Beer Co, Vinnie Cilurzo from Russian River Brewing Company, and Karl Vanevehoven from YCH as they discuss the financial and environmental benefits of CO2 recovery systems and the growing importance of adoption across the brewing industry.

Free to register and join! Sign up to virtually attend: https://bit.ly/3OS2IKF

We are excited to share our 2025 Impact Report! 🌎 As we look forward on our corporate social responsibility journey, it...
05/07/2026

We are excited to share our 2025 Impact Report! 🌎 As we look forward on our corporate social responsibility journey, it is important to take a look back and track the progress we have made, the milestones and where there is room for improvement.

In this annual report we conclude our 2020-2025 goals through our Chief Commitments established five years ago and set our next benchmarks for 2030 with insights gained. We learned a lot, made significant strides, caught headwinds and overcame many challenges. All in the endeavor to be a responsible member of the community and the land which we call home!

A few highlights from the year:
☁️ Reduced our greenhouse gas emissions intensity by approximately 20% year over year, marking meaningful progress toward a carbon-lower future
💧 Conserved an estimated 10,000 gallons of water per day through the installation of our new UARAC water pump system
⚡ Achieved 98% renewable electricity energy usage across our domestic operations, helping transition our business to cleaner energy

This our 15th year of sustainability reporting and marks our third year partnering with Zevero to calculate our carbon tracking, giving us honed insights and actionable data. The commitment to sustainability is never finished, it’s a journey. One which we are grateful to be on with our farms, our employees, our customer partners.

Art by Dalila Copeland - Nomad Group

Download the YCH 2025 Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4dgUJyJ

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306 Division Street
Yakima, WA
98902

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Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
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