Hopwire Blog

At Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), we're not interested in following the trends – we create them. We’re driven by a passion to reshape the industry by leading the charge on sustainability.

Did you know that Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) aspires to ensure that all our packaging materials are reusable, compostable, or recyclable by 2025?   

Check out our latest collaborations with breweries across the globe to celebrate the launch of Krush™!

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) is pleased to announce that Hop Breeding Company (HBC) is officially commercializing HBC 586, now known as Krush™!

The latest cutting-edge product from the team at Yakima Chief Hops has officially hit the market! 

Previously known as YCH 701 Trial, HyperBoost™ is the latest innovation to come out of the Yakima Chief Hops Research and Development Program.

The Pacific Northwest has seen significant reductions in acreage in all three states, most significantly in the flavor-forward aroma category.

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has opened the 7th Annual Veterans Blend for pre-sale!

Follow along as we outline the importance of regenerative agriculture in the beer industry and its potential to mitigate the effects of climate change associated with traditional farming practices.   

It’s not unusual to see breweries unite their patrons to champion causes that are close to them and their communities. Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has taken this a step further, creating an opportunity to enhance those impacts through our Community Blend Program, which includes Falconers Flight, Pink Boots Blend, Ales for ALS, and Veterans Blend. The initiative aims to amplify meaningful causes within our industry and foster connections within diverse communities..

Earth Day reminds us to respect and appreciate nature, urging us to make daily choices that contribute to a happier, healthier planet.   

Breweries across Oregon are coming together with Oregon Wild’s Brewshed® Alliance to raise awareness for clean water initiatives and to pay tribute to their local Brewsheds!