American Hop Supplier Calls Brewing Community to Help Support Veterans

YAKIMA, Wash., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) is excited to launch the 8th Annual Veterans Blend, a collaboration that raises funds to support U.S. military Veterans. This year, YCH will donate $1 for every pound sold to Soldiers' Angels, a nonprofit organization providing aid, comfort, and resources to the U.S. military, Veterans, and their families.

The blend is curated and selected by Veterans working in the beer industry. This year, it will be composed of Krush®, Idaho 7®, Citra®, and HBC 1134. The YCH sensory team anticipates strong stone fruit and tropical flavors, with a subtle undertone of herbal, woody, and floral aromas. Beer industry Veterans nominate and vote for which charity YCH partners with. "Soldiers' Angels offers so many different avenues of support to our Veterans," says Jonathan Sikes, YCH Regional Sales Manager Southeast, and Marine Veteran. "I am honored to be working with them." Soldiers' Angels took shape when Patti Patton began sending care packages to her son in his deployment during Iraq's initial invasion. The website she created for people to "adopt" service members overseas became a comprehensive organization serving Veterans through food, care packages, transportation, housing, and holistic support. They work as a bridge to services and partner with other organizations. "We look to fill gaps that other agencies aren't filling," says Soldiers' Angels President and CEO Amy Palmer. "A lot of times, when Veterans have needs, they get sent all over the place. We try to navigate that for them and make sure that they're not stuck in that cycle, because it can add to the mental health challenges they may already have." Veterans Blend is available to pre-order through August 25th. Brewers are encouraged to secure their supply, as spot inventory will be limited. Purchase this year's Veteran's Blend at yakimachief.com, learn more about Soldiers' Angels, and raise a pint for our dedicated service members! Yakima Chief Hops YCH is a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier with a mission to connect the world's finest brewers with family hop farms. Operating for over 30 years, we have become leaders in innovation, quality, and customer service. We are a resource for brewers, providing industry-leading research and products. We are advocates of sustainability and meaningful social causes, working to support the communities around us. https://www.yakimachief.com/