A Place for Explorers

From Lewis and Clark to modern adventurers, curious minds have long been drawn to Hood River. Those exploring the possibilities offered by hops, malts, grapes and apples have inspired our love for variety and experimentation. This has led us to create an extensive collection of yeast strains and fermentation products over the last 30 years. In that time, we've helped feed the minds and nurture the success of some of the world's most inventive craft beverage makers.

The Legend of Wyeast

The name Wyeast means a lot to our region, because it’s the Native American name for Mt. Hood. According to legend, there was an epic battle between two brothers, Wyeast and Klickitat, over the beautiful Loowit. The struggle was so fierce that the Great Spirit transformed them all into mountains. Klickitat became Mt. Adams, Loowit became Mount St. Helens, and Wyeast became Mt. Hood.