Yakima Valley Hops

Released in 1984, Nugget was bred as a high alpha hop by the USDA and has since become mainstay in many bigger beer styles like IPAs and stouts. Though it's primarily celebrated for its clean bittering (11-16%), Nugget offers some flavorful advantages as a dual-purpose variety with heavy notes of herbal and pine resin, and a kick of grapefruit zest. The reliable secret weapon that gives depth and structure to big beers.

This is a new, experimental hop variety from Idaho's Jackson Farms — the fine folks who brought you Idaho 7 ™. ID-158 is also known as "Pink," named for its distinctive pink trial markers in the field. It delivers a desired combo of citrus and stone fruit, but what sets this hop apart from the herd are the subtle flavors of honey, apple, strawberry, and vanilla. Use ID-158 on its own or let it add depth alongside varieties like Mosaic®, Cashmere, or even Idaho 7 ™! Sweet, sophisticated flavor crafted for a truly unique brew.

Released in 2018, Sabro® was developed by the Hop Breeding Company as a cross pollination of a female neomexicanus hop. Sabro imparts a complex blend of strong tangerine, coconut, tropical and stone fruit, rounded out by cedar, mint and a distinct cream character that's uncommon in most hops. With dual-purpose versatility (12–16% alpha acids) and tropical to the extreme, Sabro® performs well on its own while also playing nicely with others — adding an unmistakable flavor that’s uniquely its own. An expressive standout built for modern brewing.

Released in 1998, Sterling is a versatile aroma hop with noble heritage and new-world flavor. Sterling's complex pedigree includes varieties like Saaz and Cascade, with prominent spice notes blended with bright citrus. While it is primarily used as an aroma hop, it is versatile enough to work in a wide range of styles and uses. Lager- and pilsner-friendly, Sterling echoes its noble roots while refreshing classic and modern styles alike.

Strata® is Indie Hops ' first variety to be released in collaboration with the Oregon State University Hop Breeding Program, bred from an open-pollinated Perle plant discovered in an experimental field in Corvallis. Between its strong disease resistance, vigorous growing habit and complex layers of aroma, this top 10 hop was destined to impress. Best suited for IPAs and pale ales, Strata adds flavors of strawberry, passionfruit and melon, backed by undertones of spice, fresh sage and cannabis. Dry-hopping amplifies its tropical and dank character, and it performs well both as a single hop and in blends with varieties like Mosaic® and Columbus. For those who like their hops loud and expressive, Strata adds a little hypnotic magic to hop-forward beers.

Released by the ADHA back in 2003, Summit® is a high-alpha variety (16-19%) derived from Nugget and Zeus lineage. Summit is primarily used for bittering and can contribute pungent aromas of wild garlic and tangerine, backed by herbs and spices like oregano and black pepper. Harvest conditions and dosing rates will determine the balance between its citrus and onion/garlic character. A bold variety with sharp flavor and assertive bitterness. Aroma/Flavor: Wild garlic, grapefruit, tangerine, oregano Typical Usage: Bittering and Dry Hopping Beer Styles: IPAs, Imperial IPAs Pedigree: From Nugget crossed with the progeny of female Zeus and USDA males Alpha Acids* 16.0 - 19.0 % Beta Acids 4.0 - 6.0 % Cohumulone 26 - 33 % of alpha acids Total Oil 1.5 - 2.5 ml/100g Myrcene 35 - 50 % of total oil Humulene 15 - 25 % of total oil Caryophyllene 10 - 15 % of total oil Farnesene < 1 % of total oil