Hopwire Blog

Each year, Yakima Chief proudly recognizes the growers whose commitment to precision, consistency, and quality rises to the top. The Crop Year 2025 Top Cut Awards celebrate those farms that set the standard for what exceptional hop growing looks like. 

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), in partnership with Indie Hops LLC, is thrilled to announce that Strata® Cryo Hops® are now available for the first time!

YCH will donate $1 from each pound sold to the Pink Boots Society, supporting its mission to assist, inspire, and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry

At Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), farming is the legacy of our growers, with some raising the next generation in the same fields where they grew up. Honoring that legacy demands that we respect the land it was cultivated on; that’s why we are committed to fostering healthier soil, cleaner water, and lower carbon emissions.

Together, Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) and Yakima Chief Ranches (YCR), in partnership with the Hop Breeding Company (HBC), officially launched HBC 1019. Introducing, Dolcita™!

One of our core efforts is the adoption of renewable electricity, a strategic component of our decarbonization journey. We recognize that renewable energy is one of the most powerful tools we have in fighting climate change, and we are dedicated to transitioning all of our facilities to 100% renewable electricity.

The Yakima, Willamette, and Treasure Valleys are filled with sunshine and hop bines racing toward the top of the trellis! The 2025 crop is off to a promising start, although biotic pressure and water challenges will require diligence and ingenuity throughout the growing season.

How should certain products be applied to perform best within your recipe’s needs? Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) created the Product Usage Matrix, a quick reference for best use practices across various product offerings.

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) is proud to announce an important leadership transition with the appointment of Kevin Riel as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) strives to embody Earth Day every day–a testament to our ongoing commitment to being responsible stewards of our environment. Learn about our 2025 Earth Month activities!

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) is proud to announce the new frontier of freshness with Cryo Fresh™!

Each year, Sapporo-Stone Brewing hosts employee brew days, inviting women from roles throughout the company into the brewhouse.