Yakima Valley Hops

The hop that made hops famous — Cascade single-handedly defined the American pale ale style and helped ignite the craft beer landscape. C ommercialized by the USDA-ARS in 1972 as a cross between an English Fuggle and a male derived from the Russian variety Serebrianka, Cascade bursts with zesty grapefruit flavor and aroma (thanks to high myrcene), rounded out by soft floral and spice. Although it lends balanced bittering, Cascade can also be used in late hop additions to maximize its bright flavor and aroma. The notorious king of pale ale hops.

A cross between Cascade and Northern Brewer, Cashmere was developed by Washington State University and released in 2013. With higher alpha acids and humulene than its parent Cascade, Cashmere offers smooth bittering and texture to beers. It delivers a distinct, pleasant blend of lemon lime, melon, stonefruit, and a subtle herbal bouquet. A unique, dual-purpose hop ready to balance a range of crushable styles.

Centennial is one of the most well-respected hop varieties since being released in 1990. Named after the centennial anniversary of Washington state, it offers well-rounded utility for bittering, flavor, aroma and dry-hopping. It quickly developed the nickname "Super Cascade" for its higher alpha, with vibrant citrus and soft pine characteristics. Centennial has a long history as a celebrated IPA hop in the beer industry, notably featured in legendary IPAs such as Russian River's Pliny the Elder, Founders' Centennial IPA, and Bell's Two Hearted Ale. An enduring backbone of American IPA craftsmanship. Recommended Styles: IPA, IPA, Double IPA, or IPA

Chinook was originally released as a high alpha variety by the USDA breeding program in Washington state in 1985. Chinook has since been celebrated as a well-rounded, dual-purpose hop that's suited for many different styles, especially adding depth to West Coast IPAs and other modern ale styles. Its predominantly spicy and piney character carries smoothly into both flavor and aroma, while bright grapefruit accentuates its clean bitterness. Bearing its namesake from the Chinook people — an indigenous tribe of the Pacific Northwest — this hop has become a distinctive contributor to the identity of American craft brewing.

Citra®, the reigning superstar of the hop world in acreage and crowned #1 in our Top 10 Hops list. Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007, Citra's journey paralleled the rise of craft beer and revolutionized hop flavor in many beer styles, especially IPAs. Citra® is celebrated by brewers for its incomparable, citrus and sweet fruit flavor and aroma. Known for high geraniol content, which is biotransformed by yeast into citronellol — a highly sought-after aroma compound in fruit-forward beer styles. Citra® is strong enough to carry a beer on its own yet pairs well with most varieties, not limited to Mosaic®, Galaxy®, Amarillo® and Dolcita ™. A foundational, flavorful hop with universal utility and appeal.

Cluster is one of the oldest varieties growing in the U.S. with much of its origin uncertain. A balanced dual-purpose hop with moderate alpha (5.5-8.5%) and relatively low oil content, Cluster delivers notes of lilac, apricot, and lemon, rounded by herbal and earth-like aromas. Until the late 1970s, Cluster dominated farm acreage in the U.S., particularly in the Yakima Valley and Idaho.