Get 'em fresh and get 'em first from Yakima Valley Hops! View this email in your browser The 2017 hop harvest is underway and the whole Yakima Valley smells like fresh hops! The YVH Crew has been hustling to pack up the fresh bales as they roll in from the field and seven varieties will be available as of today (Tuesday 9.12). All 2017 leaf is available in pound and 1/2 pound sizes or you could just go ahead and treat your inner hop head to a Fresh Pick 6-Pack (1/2# of 6 fresh varieties)! Fresh Leaf Found Here! Get Your Fresh Pick 6-Pack Here! Cascade 2017 Alpha Acid 9.1%

This is the hop that made hops famous. It single-handedly defined the American Pale Ale style. Cascade is bursting with zesty grapefruit flavor and aroma from the high levels of myrcene oil. It lends a pleasant and balanced bitter, but is ideally used in late hop additions to maximize that bright flavor and aroma. The bright citrus is backed by some soft floral and spice, which rounds out the profile. Brewing with fresh leaf from this iconic hop is a real treat.



Centennial 2017 Alpha Acid 11.1%

Has become one of the most well-respected hops since being released in 1990. Centennial, named after the centennial anniversary of Washington state, is incredibly well-rounded and useful for bittering, flavor, aroma, and dry-hopping. It quickly developed the nickname Super Cascade for its vibrant citrus and soft pine characteristics. Centennial is the featured hop in legendary IPAs such as Russian River's Pliny the Elder, Founders' Centennial IPA, and Bell's Two Hearted Ale.



El Dorado 2017 Alpha Acid 14.9%

This bitter beauty was born and bred at CLS Farms in Moxee (a sub-region of the Yakima Valley). Bursting with juicy stone fruit and tropical notes, this dual-purpose hop has been featured in many great beers since its release in 2010. Big Alpha Acids (13-17%) make this an effective and efficient bittering hop, but can be used in late additions to maximize the fresh, fruity aroma and flavor. As a bittering hop El Dorado lends a firm but balanced bitterness. When used in later additions, El Dorado brings bright tropical fruit flavors and aromas of pear, watermelon, and stone fruit. El Dorado has become a fan favorite in hop-forward styles and has been featured in stellar beers such as Surly's Overrated IPA, Ninkasi's Dawn of the Red, and Let it Ride from Indeed Brewing.



Mt. Hood 2017 Alpha Acid 5.6%

This hop hails from German ancestry in the Hallertau region, but thrives in the Yakima Valley. It is an aroma hop that imparts spice and floral notes perfect for many German beer styles. The warm spice aroma works well in a wide range of styles. Mount Hood is best brewed with when it is fresh!



Sterling 2017 Alpha Acid 6.4%

The daughter of Saaz and Cascade with some open pollination of German varieties. Sterling's parentage is readily apparent in this dual purpose hop. The spicy characteristics of the Saaz play well with the bright citrus from the Cascade. While it is primarily used as an aroma hop, it is versatile enough to work in a wide range of styles and uses.



US Tettnanger 2017 Alpha Acid 4.5%

This hop variety is grown in Yakima, Washington, but is a traditional German landrace variety. Tettnanger is specifically indigenous to the growing region around Lake Constance, which is at the southern-most tip of Germany and shares borders with Switzerland and Austria. Genetically, it is from the Saaz group and shares the same pleasant spice and low alpha acids. Tettnanger is right at home in the Yakima Valley due to the similar loamy soil, though it boasts more citrus characteristics.



Willamette 2017 Alpha Acid 6.0%

One of the most prevalent hops grown in the United States that accounts for nearly 20% of the hop crop. Willamette is the daughter of Fuggle and carries with it the same pepper and spice. It is primarily used as an aroma hop due to its low Alpha Acid content, which usually sits around 4-6%. Works really well when brewing darker styles for the colder months.