Yakima Valley Hops

Galena is named after the ancient Roman term "galenite", a mineral that lives in the soils of Oregon. Released by the USDA as a high alpha variety in 1978, Galena offers clean bittering and has long been a go-to hop for heavy-hitting brews like IPAs, stouts, porters and red ales. Its dual-purpose nature will surprise with pleasant notes of citrus, sweet fruit, herbs and spice. A trusted, reliable classic with understated flavor.

HBC 1134 c.v. is a new experimental hop variety from the Hop Breeding Company, a joint venture between John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches. HBC 1134 was bred specifically for modern lagers, unveiling an American twist on the classic noble character. It delivers flavors of rose, pine, herbal, lemon and a hint of grapefruit. Alongside excellent agronomics, storage stability and bitterness, HBC 1134 is a promising new variety for a changing market. A strong contender for the next great American lager hop.

HBC 522 c.v. is an experimental variety from the Hop Breeding Company, a joint venture between John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches. A cross between Columbus and an experimental male, HBC 522 is often compared to Centennial and Cascade because of its similar flavor profile — a mix of jasmine, bitter orange, grapefruit and pine needles. Its balanced character makes it an easy fit across a wide range of ale styles and hop combinations. Familiar flavor, refined for modern brewing.

HBC 638 is an experimental hop variety from the Hop Breeding Company, which is a joint venture between John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches. Drawing comparisons to Centennial, HBC 638 features aromas of bright citrus and fresh flowers, layered with added notes of tropical and stone fruit. Mango, pineapple, banana, cherry, strawberry, and cantaloupe are just some of the cornucopia of refreshing flavors and aromas brewers use to describe HBC 638. Familiar yet exciting, HBC 638 offers a whole orchard of flavor ready for your next experimental beer.

Formerly known as Pahto®, TerraFlux™ HBC 682 cv was the first super-alpha hop cultivar released by the Hop Breeding Company. TerraFlux delivers a smooth bittering profile with mild, pleasant aromatics that lean herbal, earthy, and floral. When used as a bittering hop, it provides a clean, neutral flavor and a refined bitterness to beer. Agronomically, it is valued for its high yield, high alpha, excellent storage stability, and strong disease resistance in the field. High performance in the field, clean precision in the kettle.

Released in 2015, Idaho 7® is the first proprietary hop from Jackson Farms in Idaho. This hop is rich with pine and a zesty tangerine flavor that is reminiscent of marmalade, rounded out by a soft tropical notes of pineapple and guava. A true dual-purpose hop, Idaho 7® is capable of carrying a recipe on its own, but it shines in tandem with other varieties. It pairs especially well with Citra®, El Dorado®, Azacca®, or a clean bittering hop like Warrior®. A versatile, modern hop built for collaboration.