Yakima Valley Hops

Nelson Sauvin™ was developed by the New Zealand Plant and Food Research program and released in 2000. A hop variety named after sauvignon blanc, Nelson Sauvin™ is celebrated for its cool-climate, white wine grape-like flavor. Although a dual-purpose hop (10-13%), Nelson Sauvin is primarily used for aroma and flavor as brewers chase extreme fruitiness, passionfruit, and crushed gooseberries. Nelson plays well in familiar, fruit-forward IPAs, but the flavor profile also fits nicely in light, crushable ales, pilsners, and saisons. Nelson Sauvin's rise to fame ran paralleled with the height of craft beer, putting New Zealand on the map for its reputation of growing uniquely expressive, tropical hops. A vibrant hop for daring brewers.

Bred in England in 1934, Northern Brewer hops were developed specifically for Scottish & Newcastle Breweries and originally grown in the North of England — hence its name. Now found in the U.K. and U.S., but primarily grown in the German Hallertau region, Northern Brewer is a dual-purpose hop that has developed strong aroma qualities through adaptation to local climate and soil. Northern Brewer delivers clean, classic bittering with a cool edge and nearly a century of brewing tradition.

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.

P a cific Jade™ is a high-alpha, dual-purpose hop variety released from the New Zealand HortResearch Program in 2004. Crossed with First Choice (relative of Late Cluster) and an “Old Line” Saaz male, Pacific Jade's aroma has been described as strong herbal and fresh citrus, rounded out by spicy notes of black pepper. A great selection for brewers who are looking for smooth bittering with expressive flavor.

Pacifica™ is a triploid aroma hop released in 1994 by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research Centre, bred through open pollination of Hallertau Mittelfrüh. The Hallertau heritage of Pacifica™ delivers soft, but solid bittering properties (5.0-6.0% AA). A beautiful blend of old-world floral and spice with bright, new-world citrus — especially orange marmalade. Pacifica is a versatile hop that can transform a number of classic and modern styles.

Pekko® is a unique variety released by the ADHA breeding program (now Latitude 46), named for the Finnish god of farming. Pekko offers a complex bouquet of flavor that includes notes fresh lemongrass, lime, mint, sage and chamomile. Pekko invites creativity with potential for uncommon styles like saison, gose, or even a non-traditional pilsner. It also provides solid bittering potential with 13-19% alpha. Where Nordic roots meet modern experimentation, built for brewers who like to color outside the lines.

Released in 1978 as a descendant of Northern Brewer, Perle is a well-rounded German variety with dual-purpose utility, delivering moderate alpha (5-9%) paired with a pleasant blend of herbs, spice and green fruit. These characteristics make it a popular choice for dry hopping in Kölsch, pilsners and ales. Well established on hop farms in Germany, Perle also thrives in U.S. growing regions thanks to its high yields and strong disease resistance. Perle has a similar oil profile to Hallertau Mittelfrüh with especially high humulene (35-55% of total oils). Balanced flavor, excellent storage stability, and reliable agronomics — hallmarks of a German classic.

Rediscovered and re-released in 2007 by the New Zealand hop breeding program, Rakau™ bursts with a big fruit-forward character, described by the breeder as "the whole orchard." Rakau™ offers dual-purpose capabilities, with clean and efficient bittering at 10-11% AA, but is often used in later additions to maximize the dominant fruit aroma. High myrcene (56% of total oils) lends flavors and aromas of apricot, plum, mango, pear, and other stone fruits. Some lighter notes of lime and pine are also present. An orchard-fresh cornucopia of flavors for a variety of new world beer styles.

Riwaka™ is a triploid hop variety with Saaz genetics and one of the most prized cultivars to emerge from New Zealand. The Saaz heritage really shines with familiar noble aromas, but Riwaka boasts nearly double the total oils. Expect expressive citrus aromas, reminiscent of pink grapefruit. This bright and zesty aroma makes Riwaka a refreshing fit in many hop-forward styles, especially IPAs, hazies and crisp pilsners. A quintessential New Zealand hop.

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.

LUPOCORE enhanced Sabro hop pellets 11lb (2025) - Sabro imparts a complex blend of strong tangerine, coconut, tropical and stone fruit, rounded out by cedar, mint and a distinct cream character. Dual-purpose (12-16% alpha). Minimum Order Quantity: 1 (Pack of 11 lb) Shipping Lead Time: Within 2 Business Days

LUPOCORE enhanced Sabro hop pellets 1lb (2025) - Sabro imparts a complex blend of strong tangerine, coconut, tropical and stone fruit, rounded out by cedar, mint and a distinct cream character. Dual-purpose (12-16% alpha). Minimum Order Quantity: 1 (Pack of 1 lb) Shipping Lead Time: Within 2 Business Days

Released in 2002 by the Hüll Hop Research Center, Saphir is a low-alpha (2-4.5%), noble-like variety with an edge of spice and fruit. More pronounced than its fellow German varieties, Saphir has a complex blend of juniper, lemongrass, bergamot, strawberry and black tea. These characteristics shine in dry-hopping traditional German lagers, pilsners, Kölsch, hefeweizens, and Belgian-style ales.

Released in 2000 by Yakima Chief Ranches, Simcoe® is a dual-purpose hop and a craft beer mainstay, celebrated for its complex bouquet of grapefruit, resinous pine, passionfruit, and signature “dank” notes. Coming in at #3 on our Top 10 Hops list, Simcoe is wildly popular and a staple among craft brewers. Its all-around, dual-purpose versatility (12-15% alpha acids) leaves it capable of carrying a beer on its own, and complements other hops like Mosaic®, Chinook and Citra®. A timeless, new-world classic with unmistakable character.

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.

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Strisselspalt is a premium aroma hop from the Alsace growing region in France. With medium intensity and a pleasant hop aroma, Strisselspalt is one of the continental European noble aroma varieties, known for low cohumulone and typically very low alpha acid content. Strisselspalt brings soft spice and floral aromas perfect for lagers, saisons, and kölsches. A true noble hop with unmistakable Alsatian flavor.

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

Superdelic® brand is the New Zealand superstar hop variety released by NZ Hops. An utterly unique variety that offers a distinctive sweet candy note, Superdelic® blends beautifully with all of the citrus, sweet fruit, and berry flavors. It also comes packed with biotransformation precursors, so it can support a beer all on its own, or synergize well with other fan favorites like Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy. Works wonderfully well in any fruit-forward IPA, but give it a shot in a hopped-up New Zealand Pils if you're feeling squirrely!

Developed by the Hüll Hop Research Center, Tango is a German variety that’s been growing in the Hallertau fields since 2020. Bred for both brewing excellence and environmental resilience, Tango offers strong climate tolerance alongside excellent disease and pest resistance. With high oil content and pleasant bitterness, Tango delivers a broad aroma spectrum of fresh citrus, green fruit, and a classic hop character while later additions bring out notes of passionfruit. A forward-looking hop for a changing climate, designed for brewers and growers alike.

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.

Tettnang is an indigenous variety from the Saaz group, cultivated around Lake Constance in the Tettnang growing region. With a unique combination of favorable climate and fertile clay soil, Tettnang thrives in the area and exhibits strong disease resistance. Tettnang is widely used in lager beer styles, revered for its woody and floral aroma with an edge of spice. A true noble classic with unmistakable regional character.