Hop breeders unveil Strata Cry Hops

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a global leader in innovation, has joined forces with Oregon-based Indie Hops to introduce a new offering to brewers: Strata Cryo Hops. Following the success of Strata HyperBoost, the two hop suppliers expanded their partnership to give brewers more choices of Indie’s popular Strata variety. 

“Continuing to work with Indie Hops feels natural thanks to their passion, expertise and dedication to quality. It’s rewarding to work with a partner who shares our commitment to innovation and supporting growers,” says YCH Chief Customer Strategy Officer Bryan Pierce. “This collaboration is a perfect example of our commitment to creating high-quality, sustainable products that showcase the incredible work our growers put into every field. Now we can bring that same level of focus to the many brewers who rely on Strata to elevate their beers.”

Indie Hops CEO Jim Solberg shared his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “With Strata continuing to prove its merits in hop-driven beers worldwide, teaming up with YCH to make our flagship variety available in Cryo, their industry-leading pellet form, is a natural step in Strata’s evolution. Brewers have tremendous confidence in Cryo concentrated pellets, so with Strata Cryo available beginning with crop 2025, we’re looking forward to expanded bursts of Strata’s magical flavors.” 

Strata, now available in Cryo form, amplifies the celebrated signature profile of passionfruit, grapefruit, strawberry and cannabis while reducing vegetal matter. Cryo pellets, created through YCH’s patented cryogenic process of separating the lupulin and bract of whole cones, deliver concentrated aroma and flavor.  

Strata Cryo is a must-have for brewers pushing the boundaries of modern flavor, offering a clean and powerful expression of the beloved variety. To purchase Strata Cryo, contact YCH or Indie Hops, or order through the YCH’s website.