We are excited to announce that a bunch of new experimental hops are now available!



Be one of the first to brew with these exciting varietals. This is a sneak peek into the future of brewing. This is also an opportunity to contribute to the homebrewing community's knowledge base, because we want to hear from you about these hops. Let us know what you think of them. If you brew an incredible batch with one, be sure to share (recipes, pictures, impressions) with the community.



You can connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email us with any questions, comments, or thoughts about these new experimentals. Click Here: 2016 Experimental Hops Sale! We at Yakima Valley Hops are also sponsoring a number of home brewing events and competitions around the country centered around these experimental hops.



If an experimental SMaSH competition sounds like something your homebrew club would be interested in doing, just shoot Kaleb an email to get started. Also, if you are a writer, journalist, or blogger who has any interest in tinkering with these hops, Kaleb would be happy to hook you up with some fun ones to play with. YVH is already partnered with Brulosophy, Michael Tonsmeire (The Mad Fermentationist), and other outlets in order to test and experiment with a bunch of hops.



So brew with these experimentals today and help add to the body of knowledge for the brewing community! HBC-472: Came to us from the Hop Breeding Company (HBC), a joint venture between John I. Haas and Select Botanicals Group, LLC, in the Yakima Valley. It is a wild American hop that is unlike any other. It is a subspecies of hop called neomexicanus and is the result of open pollination. HBC-472's unique character is commonly described as "coconut and woody". This is predominantly the result of a higher-than-usual Caryophyllene content that comprises about 30% of total oils. Test batches of aggressively-hopped IPAs lent big "citrus and grapefruit aromas, but a fascinating whiskey/bourbon and coconut character breaks into the background." This oak and coconut becomes more pronounced in darker malt-centric styles. HBC-682: Is a super high alpha cultivar also from Hop Breeding Company (HBC) of John I. Haas. It has a pleasant and potent bitterness that is clean and neutral when used for the bittering addition. HBC-682 was initially meant to be an efficient bittering hop, but its earthy character provides some wonderful aromas as well. The earthy aroma is backed by floral and herbal elements with a hint of refreshing citrus. Seems well suited for Imperial styles like IPAs and Stouts, but could work in a wide range.

BRU-1: Is a new experimental developed by John I. Haas and Brulotte Farms in the Yakima Valley. It is big and bold with a fruit-forward character that also offers clean bittering (13 - 15% AA). BRU-1 has a high Myrcene oil content that makes up over 50% of the total oil and contributes aromas of pineapple and stone fruit that is backed by a soft spice. Pale Ales and IPAs are the obvious styles, but we are going to try brewing some funky Belgian styles. The breeder says BRU-1 pairs well with Citra, Chinook, and other U.S. aroma varieties. Buy BRU-1 Here! Sensory Analysis of BRU-1 by Brulosophy.com Please visit Brulosophy.com for the complete archive of The Hop Chronicles! Keep up the great work guys and we are eagerly awaiting the upcoming podcast! Sometimes it pays to read to the very end of emails... This is one of those times... 2016 Mosaic Sale! Click here to get yer Mosaic!