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Bred at Wye College and released in 1996, Phoenix is a seedling of Yeoman. In brewing trials, Phoenix has produced excellent results in both bittering and flavor applications. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include spicy, floral and chocolate.

Green Hops are the most unpredictable, yet exciting form of hops available. They are harvested fresh as whole, wet cones at the farm, and are shipped to customers for immediate brewing within 36 hours of harvest. Their unadulterated state creates a host of logistical challenges, but endows each harvest with an enticing flavor profile that can only be enjoyed once per year. For brewers and consumers alike, the vibrant flavors found in fresh hop beers are a simple reminder of, and tribute to, beers agricultural roots. Our Green Hops program occurs once per year with delivery during harvest. We offer brewers a selection of six different varieties in two packaging types.

Whole leaf hops are the dried and pressed inflorescences of female hop plants. The cones are removed from the plants, kiln-dried to 8.5-10.5% moisture, and pressed into bales on the farms where they are grown all within hours of being harvested in the field. Leaf hops embody the characteristics of the variety, as well as the unique aspects of their field, growing season, and farm management systems. Leaf hops are suitable for use in all stages of brewing, from kettle bittering through dry-hopping in the fermenter. They are supplied to brewers as whole, quarter, or mini bales, ready for immediate use.

Developed by Yakima Chief Hopunion, Cryo Hops represents the most innovative technology in hop processing. It uses a proprietary cryogenic separation process which preserves all components of each hop fraction, producing two simultaneous co-products, LupuLN2 and Debittered Leaf. LupuLN2 is the concentrated lupulin of whole-leaf hops containing resins and aromatic oils. It is designed to provide intense hop flavor and aroma, enabling brewers to dose large quantities of hops without introducing astringent flavors or vegetative cone material. During early R&D trials, brewers specifically cited juicy and resinous characteristics. LupuLN2 offers twice the resin content of traditional whole-leaf and hop pellet products, and should be dosed at approximately half the amount by weight. Debittered Leaf is the concentrated bract of whole-leaf hops which has been separated from the lupulin glands. It is a high-quality, low-alpha product which retains variety-specific aroma and flavor characteristics and can be derived from any hop brand. The result is an enticing Northwest twist on traditional low-alpha, noble hops. Product availability includes Cascade, Citra Brand HBC 394, Columbus (LupuLN2 only), Ekuanot Brand HBC 366, Loral Brand HBC 291, Mosaic Brand HBC 369, Palisade Brand YCR 4, and Simcoe Brand YCR 14 hops. LupuLN2 is available in hop powder or pellet form; debittered leaf is available as pellets. Cryo Hops products are currently available to commercial brewers via YCH HOPS and its distributor partners. Home brew packaging will be released in July 2017.

Hop pellets are produced from dried, whole leaf hops which have been hammer-milled into a uniform powder and pressed through a pellet die. Leaf hops vary in oil and vegetative content, so pellet compression is fine-tuned to achieve a consistent density for repeatable brewing, batch after batch. Production processes are designed to protect and preserve hop resins by continually monitoring temperature and cooling the pellet die. Hop pellets retain all of their natural lupulin and cone material, and can be used as a full replacement for whole hops having a longer shelf life, taking up less storage space, and generally being easier to handle. Pellet hops are offered to brewers in 11 and 44 pound, light-resistant packaging which has been nitrogen flushed to ensure freshness for up to three years from production date in cold storage conditions.

Resinate CO2 hop extract derived products are produced from soft hop pellets by supercritical CO 2 extraction. CO2 hop extract is the pure resin extract of hops containing alpha acids, beta acids and hop oils. Through further separation, additional Resinate products are produced and offer many brew house benefits. Efficiencies can include clean bitterness and hop aroma, enhanced foam stability, andor post-fermentation bittering capabilities.

Bred in 1974 and released by Washington State University in 1990, Centennial is an aroma-type cultivar that has found favor as one of the most popular varieties in craft brewing. It is often referred to as a super-Cascade (containing nearly double the alpha content) and can be used for bittering purposes. Centennial is a diploid cross between Brewer's Gold and a USDA male. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include lemon and floral.

Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hll, this hop variety has bold flavors and is not necessarily associated with typical hop variety aromas. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include distinctive honeydew melon and strawberry.

Bred by Select Botanicals Group, Ahtanum Brand YCR 1 is an aroma-type cultivar used for its aromatic properties and moderate bittering. The hop is named after the location where Charles Carpenter established the first hop farm east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State in 1869. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include citrus grapefruit and geranium.

Discovered and introduced by Virgil Gamache Farms in Washington State, Amarillo Brand VGXP01 cv. is an aroma variety that has recently become one of the top 10 varieties utilized by the craft beer industry. It features relatively high alpha acids along with extremely high levels of myrcene for citrus and grapefruit flavors. As a result, it is an excellent dual purpose variety. Amarillo demonstrates good resistance to downy and powdery mildew. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, orange, lemon, melon, apricot and peach.

Originally bred in the United Kingdom by professor E.S. Salmon, Brewer's Gold has a high resin content and gives a well-balanced bitterness which is ideally complemented by late hop additions in lager beers. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include blackcurrant, fruity, and spicy.

Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007. Citra Brand HBC 394 features fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of co-humulone. It is tolerant to downy mildew and powdery mildew with good pickability of dense, medium sized cones. Comprised of Hallertau Mittelfrh, US Tettnang, Brewer's Gold and East Kent Golding. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, melon, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit and lychee.

Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2014, Ekuanot Brand HBC 366 features pronounced aroma characteristics and extremely high oil content. This variety bursts out of the spring soil in vibrant yellow and gradually matures to a deep green color by fall harvest. Aroma: Specific descriptors include melon, berry, orange peel, lime, papaya, pine and fresh peppers.

Bred in 1983, Liberty is an extension of the Hallertau hop family. It is a half-sister to Ultra, Mt. Hood and Crystal. Liberty demonstrates some tolerance to downy mildew, is susceptible to powdery mildew and has small size cones that can be difficult to harvest. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include noble, delicate, floral bouquet and spice.

Bred in 1983 and released from the USDA breeding program in Oregon in 1989, Mt. Hood is a triploid aroma type cultivar with similarities to German Hallertau and German Hersbrucker. It is tolerant to downy mildew with good pickability of medium size, compact cones. Mt. Hood is named after the famous Oregon volcano. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include herbal, pungent and spicy.

A triploid aroma type developed through the HortResearch, New Zealand Hop Breeding programme, Pacifica brings something of a blend of new and old-world taste descriptors to the brewers' forum. It is ideally suited to traditional German lager styles but is finding wider application to a new generation through the international craft market's insatiable thirst for Pale Ale. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include a signature citrus "orange zest" marmalade; classic Hallertau characteristics with some floral notes.

Developed by Select Botanicals Group, Palisade Brand YCR 4 is known for its high yield and unique aroma profile. The variety has low susceptibility to powdery mildew but has good pickability of medium to large cones. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include apricot, grass and clean floral characteristics.

The classic "noble" aroma hop with long and strong traditions, associated with the renowned pilsner lager. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include mild with pleasant earthy, herbal and floral overtones.

Released in 1997 by the USDA, Santiam is a triploid selection from Tettnang, Hallertau Mittelfrh and a cultivar derived from Cascade. It is an American aroma variety with noble hop characteristics. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include black pepper, floral and spice.

Bred in 1990 and released in 1998, Sterling is an aroma variety with noble hop characteristics. It shows moderate tolerance to powdery mildew and has good pickability of compact cones. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include noble and spicy.

Released by Washington State University in 2013, Tahoma is one of three new public varieties to come to market. It retains the very low cohumulone characteristic of Glacier but displays slightly high alpha acid content. Tahoma is considered to be "Cascade-like" with a pleasant and predominantly citrus aroma profile. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include lemon, grapefruit, cedar, pine, spice and pepper.

Originating from the traditional landrace variety from Germany, Tettnang is from the Saaz group. It displays fine, noble characteristics with a slight spiciness and is typically used in lager and pilsner style beers. US Tettnang is grown in Washington State and Oregon. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include noble characteristics.

Developed in 2006 as a cross between Strisselspalt and Yeoman, Triskel contains many of the same characteristics as Strisselspalt but displays a more pronounced flavor profile. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include strong floral, herbal, citrus and spicy.

Released in 1976 from the USDA breeding program, Willamette is a triploid seedling of English Fuggle. For years, it was the most widely grown aroma variety in the US. It is named after Oregons Willamette River which runs through the heart of the states hop growing region. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include floral, incense, and elderberry.

Similar to Galena but with higher alpha acids, Chelan was developed by the John I Haas, Inc. breeding company and released in 1994. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include mild floral and citrus characteristics.

Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hll in 1980 and released in 1993, Magnum is a German variety (also grown in the US) and daughter of Galena. It is a high alpha cultivar and is often used as the base bittering variety. Magnum does not display any distinct aroma characteristics, however, subtle spice and fruit characteristics have been noted by some brewers. Aroma: Magnum is a bittering hop with no distinct aroma characteristics.

A triploid alpha type developed through the New Zealand Hop breeding program, Pacific Gem fills the brew house with enticing aromas during kettle addition and has been described as producing oaken flavors with a distinct blackberry aroma. It is typically used as a first hop addition and makes its presence felt through an excellent tempered bitterness and flavor while later additions deliver citrus and pine aroma notes. Pacific Gem is a good all purpose hop that delivers quality bitterness along with flavor and aromas. It is excellent in international lagers and can also be used in IPAs and other big styles. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include spicy black pepper and berry fruit aroma characteristics; some brewers have noted delicate blackberry, floral or oak tones.

Bred by Chales Zimmermann, Tomahawk Brand F10 cv. was the first commercially grown Super Alpha variety. It is tolerant to downy mildew, but susceptible to powdery mildew and features good pickability of large, compact cones. Tomahawk is often referred to as CTZ, standing for Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include pungent, black pepper, licorice, curry and subtle citrus.

Released in 1999, Bitter Gold is a high alpha variety with excellent aroma capabilities. Its lineage includes Brewer's Gold, Bullion, Comet and Fuggle. Bitter Gold offers limited aroma when used as a bittering hop but delivers diverse stone and tropical fruit flavors in later additions. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include pear, watermelon, stone fruit and fresh cut grass.

Developed by the USDA breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha bittering variety, Chinook is a cross between Petham Golding and a USDA male. In recent years, it has found favor as a dual purpose hop in the craft brewing community as a result of its spice and pine aroma characteristics. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, spice, and pine.

Cluster is one of the oldest hop varieties grown in the United States and until the late 1970s, accounted for the majority of the countrys hop acreage. Its pedigree is unknown, however hybridization of imported varieties and indigenous male hops has been suggested. Cluster is an excellent dual purpose hop and is often used in the reproduction of historical beer styles. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include floral, earthy and sweet fruit.

Released from The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limiteds Motueka Research Centre, Waimea is well-suited to dual purpose applications from early kettle additions right through to dry hopping. It exudes quality bitterness and aroma abound with fruity citrus and pine characters from this hop's big weight of oil. A big hop for big beers, it an be used across a wide array of styles in a variety of brewhouse and dry hopping applications. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include lots of pine and citrus characters; intense tangelo.

Selected in 1961 and released in 1974 by the USDA, Comet was originally utilized for its high alpha acid content and adapability to growing conditions in the Yakima Valley. Commercial production ceased in the early 1980s in favor of newer super-alpha hops, however, Comet has made a recent comeback, finding favor with some brewers in dual purpose applications for its subtle and unique, "wild American" aroma. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include subtle, "wild American, " grassy and grapefruit.

Originating from the USDA-ARA breeding program, Cascade is an aroma-type cultivar bred in 1956 and released in 1972. It was developed by open pollination of a Fuggle seedling. Cascade is the most popular variety in craft brewing and is known for having a unique floral, spicy and citrus character with balanced bittering potential. Aroma: Medium intense floral, citrus and grapefruit tones

Bred in 1983 by the USDA, Crystal is a triploid aroma-type cultivar from Hallertau Mittelfrh, Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. It is primarily grown in Oregon and has become increasingly popular among craft brewers due to its versatility in a variety of beer styles. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include woody and green.

Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2012, Mosaic Brand HBC 369 contains high alpha content and features a unique and complex aroma profile that translates favorably into a variety of beer styles. It is a daughter of Simcoe Brand YCR 14 and a Nugget derived male. Mosaic is named in honor of the artistic assortment of aromas and flavors it is capable of presenting. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include blueberry, tangerine, papaya, rose, blossoms, grass and bubble gum.

Developed by the USDA breeding program in Idaho in 1968 and released in 1978, Galena is a high alpha variety with increasingly popular aroma characteristics. It has moderate tolerance to downy mildew and is susceptible to powdery mildew, but has good pickability of medium size, compact cones. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include sweet fruits, pear, pineapple, blackcurrant, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry and spicy wood.

Nugget can be used as a bittering hop. It has pleasant, mild, herbal aromas. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include mild, pleasant, herbal aromas.

Strong and zesty blackcurrant characteristics. A major hop variety since the mid-1940s, however, product ceased in 1985 due to super alpha hops with better storage stability. Commonly used in darker beers. Aroma: Strong and zesty blackcurrant characteristics

Developed by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research hop breeding program and released in 2011, Wai-iti is a granddaughter of Liberty and is derived from 13 Hallertau MIttelfrh. Fresh peaches and stone fruit dominate the aroma in single hopped beers and when combining with other varieties in late additions. Wai-iti is best known for its fruity, aroma-driven results. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include fresh peaches and apricot characteristics; freshly squeezed limes with top notes of mixed citrus and spice.

A landrace variety originating from the Hersbruck region of Southern Germany, Hersbrucker has expanded and is now widely grown throughout the Hallertau and Spalt regions. It displays a delicate aroma profile that is often compared to other noble varieties. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include hay, tobacco and orange.

A triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand Hops Hops with a Difference programme, Riwaka is a quintessential New Zealand hop variety. The pure weight of the oil character experienced during selection carries right through to the glass and is a punchy addition to the New World styles of Pales Ale and New Zealand Pilsners. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include powerfully fueled tropical passion fruit with grapefruit and citrus characters.

Released in 2012, Hallertau Blanc is one of several new German varieties with bold flavor profiles, perfect for American-style Ales. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include floral and fruity with passion fruit, grapefruit, pineapple, grape and lemongrass overtones.

A world-renowned couplet with moderate bitterness. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include intense and pleasant with floral and pine overtones.

The most revered and famous English hop, known for its full bodied flavor in traditional ales. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include delicate and pleasant mint, grass and floral tones.

Daughter of Styrian Savinsjki Golding and released in 2009, Gold was bred to improve the agronomic values of the traditional Golding. Known for its distinct aroma, it is cultivated only in Slovenia.Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include honey, oregano, basil, nettle and hay.

US Hallertau originates from the classic Hallertau variety of Germany. It is a noble aroma variety. Despite low yield and low resistance to disease, Hallertau remains a historic hop and is often celebrated in the production of purist recipes and traditional beer styles. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include noble, earthy, and herbal.

This classic German aroma hop is often associated with Bavarian-style lager beers and distinguished by an intense, pleasantly-harmonic bitterness. At one time, this was the major Hallertau landrace variety with a highly acclaimed aroma profile. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include mild, yet spicy, with floral and citrus tones.

Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hll, Mandarina Bavaria displays pleasant fruitiness in finished beers. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include fruity and citrus, specifically distinct tangerine and citrus flavors.

Perle is a highly acceptable aroma variety with high yields and good tolerance to most diseases. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include herbal and spicy with delicate floral, fruit and mint tones.