Who We Are
Yakima Chief Hops is a 100% grower-owned collective of family farms dedicated to growing, processing, and delivering premium hops to brewers around the world.
Grower Owned. Brewer Focused.
Yakima Chief Hops is a proud, grower-owned collective of family hop farms. Founded by farmers with a vision to transform the industry, our goal was to create a vertically integrated system that delivers hops transparently and fairly, benefiting both growers and brewers.
Benefits of Being Grower Owned
Our grower-owned model puts brewers closer to the source. By aligning the interests of farmers and brewers, we deliver transparency, quality, and long-term reliability you can count on.
Transparency
We connect growers and brewers directly. Always fair, always transparent.
Fair Value for Growers
Our grower-owned model not only ensures fair value for the crop but also delivers industry-leading returns. 75% of every pound sold goes directly back to the farm.
Long-Term Sustainability
We farm with the future in mind. Healthy soil, healthy hops, and healthy brews for years to come.
Reliable, High-Quality Hops
Our obsession with quality starts in the dirt and follows through until the pint is poured. We give a damn.
Innovation & Expertise
We are hop nerds at heart, always testing, tweaking, and trailblazing new flavors for brewers.
Cultivating Connections: Celebrating Our Grower Partnerships
Family farms are the heart of Yakima Chief Hops. They grow, harvest, and care for every hop with skill and pride, delivering the quality brewers rely on. Programs like Return-to-Grower, Green Chief, and our Yakima Chief Ranches partnership support our growers while keeping brewers connected to the source of their ingredients.