{"title":"Hipster Hops","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of oldies but goodies that continue to hold their own in modern brewing. Willamette, Crystal, Cluster, and Comet bring together earthy spice, soft floral notes, subtle citrus, and classic American character. These dependable varieties offer a balanced, nuanced profile that brewers keep coming back to year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"comet-hop-pellets","title":"Comet Hops","description":"\u003ch1\u003eComet Hops\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComet Hop Profile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\" id=\"product_description\"\u003eDespite its USDA release in 1974 and decline in the 1980s, Comet \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esplashed back onto the scene in the 2010s as brewers rediscovered its well-rounded flavor profile. Comet is zesty with grapefruit and tangerine, rounded out by unique lemongrass and herbal elements — often described as “wild American.” Comet’s unique aroma produces one-of-a-kind beers, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eproving that some classics are worth rediscovering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\" id=\"product_description\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin, lemongrass, black currant, apricot, pineapple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual purpose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open pollination \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\" id=\"product_description\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid: \u003c\/strong\u003e9-12.0% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 - 6.1 % \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCohumulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 - 45 % of alpha acids \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 - 3.3 ml\/100g \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrcene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 - 65 % of total oil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumulene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 - 2 % of total oil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaryophyllene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 7 % of total oil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarnesene:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 % of total oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003eCOMET HOP SUBSTITUTIONS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003eComet is an older hop that is well known for its \"wild American\" flavor and often used for bittering American-style lagers. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/ctz-hop-pellets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eColumbus\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/centennial-hop-pellets?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=cent\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCentennial\u003c\/a\u003e both carry bittering characteristics that make them suitable substitutes for Comet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated Dec. 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yakima Valley Hops","offers":[{"title":"2oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41463970627717,"sku":"C-T90-US-Comet-2025-2oz","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41345301643397,"sku":"C-T90-US-Comet-2024-2oz","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41463970660485,"sku":"B-T90-US-Comet-2025-8oz","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41345301512325,"sku":"B-T90-US-Comet-2024-8oz","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41463970693253,"sku":"A-T90-US-Comet-2025-16oz","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41345301381253,"sku":"A-T90-US-Comet-2024-16oz","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz \/ 2021","offer_id":41345301282949,"sku":"A-T90-US-Comet-2021-16oz","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11lb \/ 2025","offer_id":41463951655045,"sku":"E-T90-US-Comet-2025-Bulk","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11lb \/ 2024","offer_id":41345244528773,"sku":"E-T90-US-Comet-2024-Bulk","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41497625952389,"sku":"AB-T90-US-Comet-2025-4oz","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/4598\/6693\/files\/Comet_T90_Hop_Pellets.png?v=1780007491"},{"product_id":"willamette-hop-pellets","title":"Willamette Hops","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWillamette Hops\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWillamette Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn as a triploid daughter of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/uk-fuggle-hops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFuggle\u003c\/a\u003e in 1976, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWillamette carries similar low alpha acid (4-6%) and mild aromas of cedar, pepper and incense. Until the expansion of aroma varieties in the U.S., Willamette was historically one of the most prevalent hops grown, nearly accounting for 20% of the crop at its peak. It's named for the Willamette River, a river that flows through Oregon's hop growing region. Well-suited for adding aromatic depth to darker, cold-weather styles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRecommended Styles: Brown Ale, Stouts, Porters\u003cbr\u003ePedigree Triploid seedling of English Fuggle \u003cbr\u003eAroma Mild and pleasant; slightly spicy \u003cbr\u003eAlpha Acids* 4.0 - 6.0 % \u003cbr\u003eBeta Acids 3.5 - 4.5 % \u003cbr\u003eCohumulone 30 - 35 % of alpha acids \u003cbr\u003eTotal Oil 1.0 - 1.5 ml\/100g \u003cbr\u003eMyrcene 30 - 40 % of total oil \u003cbr\u003eHumulene 20 - 27 % of total oil \u003cbr\u003eCaryophyllene 7 - 8 % of total oil \u003cbr\u003eFarnesene 5 - 6 % of total oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated Jan. 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yakima Valley Hops","offers":[{"title":"2oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41379664167045,"sku":"C-T90-US-Willamette-2025-2oz","price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41345331658885,"sku":"C-T90-US-Willamette-2024-2oz","price":1.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz \/ 2023","offer_id":41345331626117,"sku":"C-T90-US-Willamette-2023-2oz","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41497626968197,"sku":"AB-T90-US-Willamette-2025-4oz","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41379664232581,"sku":"B-T90-US-Willamette-2025-8oz","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41345331593349,"sku":"B-T90-US-Willamette-2024-8oz","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz \/ 2023","offer_id":41345331560581,"sku":"B-T90-US-Willamette-2023-8oz","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41379664298117,"sku":"A-T90-US-Willamette-2025-16oz","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41345331495045,"sku":"A-T90-US-Willamette-2024-16oz","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11lb \/ 2025","offer_id":41379664101509,"sku":"E-T90-US-Willamette-2025-Bulk","price":137.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11lb \/ 2024","offer_id":41345251672197,"sku":"E-T90-US-Willamette-2024-Bulk","price":131.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/4598\/6693\/files\/Willamette_T90_Hop_Pellets.png?v=1779140786"},{"product_id":"crystal-hops","title":"Crystal Hops","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCrystal Hops\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrystal Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003eReleased by the USDA in 1993, Crystal is a triploid variety and a daughter of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/hallertau-mittelfruh-hops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh\u003c\/a\u003e. While it carries some genetic contributions from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/cascade-hop-pellets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCascade\u003c\/a\u003e and Brewer's Gold, Crystal is prized for her noble \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/collections\/german-hop-pellets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGerman\u003c\/a\u003e character. Light floral, cedar and soothing spice simmer with a balanced bitterness in the flavor and aroma profile. In good company among German-derived, American lager hops, Crystal is a half-sister to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/mt-hood-hop-pellets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMt. Hood\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/products\/liberty-hop-pellets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiberty\u003c\/a\u003e. An elegant bridge between German tradition and American craft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Hops Aroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eCedar, myrrh, chamomile, nutmeg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Hops Typical Analytical Range:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlpha: 4.0-6.0%\u003cbr\u003eTotal Oil: 0.8 - 2.1 mL\/100g\u003cbr\u003eMyrcene: 40-65% of total oils\u003cbr\u003eHumulene 18-24% of total oils\u003cbr\u003eCaryophyllene 4-8% of total oils\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated Dec. 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yakima Valley Hops","offers":[{"title":"2oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41478512214149,"sku":"C-T90-US-Crystal-2025-2oz","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41491209191557,"sku":"C-T90-US-Crystal-2024-2oz","price":1.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41497626902661,"sku":"AB-T90-US-Crystal-2025-4oz","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41478512246917,"sku":"B-T90-US-Crystal-2025-8oz","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41491209224325,"sku":"B-T90-US-Crystal-2024-8oz","price":7.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41478512279685,"sku":"A-T90-US-Crystal-2025-16oz","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz \/ 2024","offer_id":41491209257093,"sku":"A-T90-US-Crystal-2024-16oz","price":11.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11lb \/ 2025","offer_id":41478512574597,"sku":"E-T90-US-Crystal-2025-Bulk","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11lb \/ 2024","offer_id":41491209158789,"sku":"E-T90-US-Crystal-2024-Bulk","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/4598\/6693\/files\/Crystal_T90_Hop_Pellets.png?v=1779147495"},{"product_id":"cluster-hops","title":"Cluster Hops","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCluster Hops\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCluster Hop Profile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCluster is one of the oldest varieties growing in the U.S. with much of its origin uncertain. A balanced dual-purpose hop with moderate alpha (5.5-8.5%) and relatively low oil content, Cluster delivers notes of lilac, apricot, and lemon, rounded by herbal and earth-like aromas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUntil the late 1970s, Cluster dominated farm acreage in the U.S., particularly in the Yakima Valley and Idaho. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis variety continues to grow with good vigor and cone production and remains celebrated for its storage stability. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOften used in nostalgic and traditional styles, Cluster offers versatile flavor and utility across many types of beer. The original \"C\" hop that started it all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCluster Hops Brewing Values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e Lilac, apricot, lemon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Usage:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-purpose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.5 - 8.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5 - 5.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Oils (ml\/100g):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4 - 0.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Styles:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-prohibition lagers, pale ales, cream ales, porters\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yakima Valley Hops","offers":[{"title":"4oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41544827142277,"sku":"AB-T90-US-Cluster-2025-4oz","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz \/ 2025","offer_id":41544827240581,"sku":"A-T90-US-Cluster-2025-16oz","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11lb \/ 2025","offer_id":41544827338885,"sku":"E-T90-US-Cluster-2025-Bulk","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/4598\/6693\/files\/CLUSTER_T90_HOP_PELLETS.png?v=1774477338"}],"url":"https:\/\/yakimavalleyhops.com\/collections\/hipster-hops.oembed","provider":"Yakima Valley Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}