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YQH is a family-owned hop supplier focused on quality and service. We pride ourselves on our brewer-friendly approach to sales and contracts.

Founded in 2013, Yakima Quality Hops provides the highest quality hops to breweries throughout the United States and abroad. Based in Yakima, WA, we work directly with growers, allowing us to offer the best pricing and quality control. We work with breweries of all sizes and in all stages of growth. Whether you’ve been brewing for decades or are just getting started, let’s connect so we can get to know your hops needs. We look forward to partnering with you throughout your brewing journey.

05/13/2026

Happy Friday! We have an exciting TRIPLE beer drop happening today.

Something Pivotal V.2 is here! This is an all Yakima Quality Elani Hopped American Golden Lager with herbal, floral, and citrus hop notes with a clean finish.

Maibock just hit the taps - this rich, complex and malty German Style Lager is smooth and balanced with a slight alcohol warmth finish.

AND…drumroll please. 7 Peppers is back! An annual favorite, this Mexican Style Cerveza is made with 7 different peppers, yet clean & crisp with just the right amount of pepper spice!

Swing in, grab a pour and enjoy live tunes tonight from Matt Simpson. Taproom is open NOW 🤙

04/22/2026

Another great concludes in Philadelphia. We had a blast hanging out with our brothers and sisters in beer!

This tired crew is headed home to . See you next year in San Antonio!

04/21/2026

We’re set up at Booth 1250 here in Philly for . Come by and say hi to Tim, Lee, John, Julie, and Tyler!

04/20/2026

It's time for the 2026 here in Philadelphia!

If you're here in Philly, please join us tomorrow (Tuesday, April 21) from 4-10p at Love City Brewing Company. We'll be hanging out for the release of Endless Sky Grisette, a collaboration between Love City, YQH, Troubles End Brewing, and Seamless Flooring Systems, Inc.

Can't make the release? Visit our booth at the Trade Show - Booth 1250!

04/13/2026

This year’s Brewers Association in Philadelphia begins in a week!

Team YQH will be in attendance, hanging out at the Trade Show in Booth 1250.

Come by and see us. Maybe you’ll score a free bag of Elani® Hops (YQH-1320 cv.)!

See you in Philly, April 19-22, 2026.

04/05/2026

Happy from your friends at Yakima Quality Hops! May your day be filled with laughter and love…and maybe a pint of beer.

03/18/2026

We’re fast approaching the end of March. Hop farmers are finalizing their acreage for the upcoming CY2026 harvest, and they’ll be stringing hops soon.

Farmers love it when brewers sign contracts before they start stringing, as it reduces the guesswork involved. After years of overplanting and taking losses on surplus hops, farmers have been motivated to plant for contracts and not for potential spot. We’re seeing the result of this change in philosophy, as US hop acreage has fallen a staggering 30% since 2022.

To better entice brewers to help out our growing partners, we offer reduced prices on CY2026 contracts signed in the next week.

Already thinking ahead to 2027? Let us know your needs and we’ll help you save money!

03/04/2026

Last week, YQH co-owners Tim and Lee headed west to Tieton, Washington, about 13 miles from the YQH headquarters in Yakima. There, they collaborated with Shorthead Brewing and owner/brewer Chris Mylroie for a fun little beer.

Over the past few years, we have worked to dial in our pick dates and aroma profiles of Elani® Hops (YQH-1320 cv.). Breweries large and small augmented their hop-forward beers with our proprietary hop, incorporating its bright tropical and citrus notes into some standout products.

But terroir differs across hop fields, leading to a range in aromas. To our great delight, over time we discovered that we can tease some noble hop characteristics out of Elani!

Many brewers have had major successes swapping out European hops, either in part or in full, for Elani. We believe specific lots of Elani can serve as lower-cost alternatives to traditional European varieties without sacrificing quality.

Which brings us to Shorthead Brewing. Chris, Tim, and Lee brewed up a trial version of Hana Shiro, Shorthead's Japanese-style rice lager, substituting Elani for their usual Styrian Golding. Soon, Shorthead taproom customers will be able to purchase a lager sensory flight containing the two versions of Hana Shiro. Drinkers can then vote for their preferred batch, giving both YQH and Shorthead valuable data about the Elani brand moving forward.

Stay tuned for more information!

01/18/2026

Our collaborations with Gooding Farms, Inc. turned out beautifully!

Side Hustle Brewing Co. will release their collab in the next week or so. It’s a reimagined version of their staple West Coast IPA, C-Note, and it will be available at both their Hilton Head Island, SC, and Bluffton, SC, locations. Brewed primarily with Vista, Amarillo, and Cascade, this extra special batch of C-Note is a fruit bonanza! White SweeTARTS, lemon/lime soda, grapefruit pith, and sweet pineapple juice headline our sensory experience on this clean, zesty beer.

Good Tide IPA, a hazy IPA brewed at Low Tide Brewing in Johns Island, SC, looks sexy in that stovetop can. Featuring Vera hops, Good Tide IPA hits with notes of muddled oranges, melon rind, grapefruit pith, lime peel, and a pleasant, earthy spice.

12/31/2025

We had a fun couple of days with brewers from Raleigh, NC, and Durham, NC, evaluating our select lots.

We use brewer feedback to create detailed descriptions of each of our hop lots. When you need to place an order, we are happy to share these descriptions so you can choose a lot that best suits your brand.

Address

5201 W Chestnut Avenue
Yakima, WA
98903

Telephone

+12068597893

Website

http://www.yakhops.com/

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