A close cousin to fresh hops, whole leaf hops – or raw hops – offer a field-fresh character in a whole-hop format that’s kiln-dried for stability. Rich in polyphenols, whole leaf hops are typically used in the hop back during knockout to deliver a complex green character that adds depth to beer.
Leveraging five generations of hop-growing expertise and on-farm processing capabilities, our whole leaf hops capture right-from-the-bine aroma and flavor in a product that has the quality Crosby Hops is known for.
As a grower, we’re able to take hops straight from our Oregon fields and kiln them at precisely the right time to produce whole leaf hops with maximum expressiveness. As a multi-generational farm with deep relationships in the hop-growing community, we can source the highest-quality bales to offer exceptional varieties from a range of growing regions.
With on-farm processing capabilities, we maintain tight control of our hops every step of the way, guaranteeing quality.
The terroir of our farm in Oregon’s Willamette Valley produces flavors that stand apart from other growing regions.
Deep relationships in the hop-growing community enable us to source and offer the highest-quality hops from around the world.
Five generations of growing hops have given us a sixth sense for producing, selecting, and processing the best hops.
From when we pick to how we store, process, and package our hops, we constantly test and monitor to ensure quality.
Crosby is the only hop company with facilities that have achieved Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification.
Over a century-plus of cultivating hops, we’ve forged deep relationships with a trusted network of like-minded growers, enabling us to source the highest quality lots for our whole leaf hops.
Crosby maintains all the vital resources a thriving supplier should invest in: excellent quality systems, strong customer focus and innovative product offerings. It has been a pleasure to watch Crosby Hops grow into a leader in the industry over the last 10 years.”
— Tom Nielsen, Research & Development Manager at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Whether you’re a purist brewing in a classic hop format or a brewer pairing them with CGX™ Cryogenic Lupulin Pellets or T-90 pellets, whole leaf hops can create bold flavor and aroma profiles to add another dimension to your beer.
Crosby is a great partner and problem-solver for us. They’re innovative and start with yes when we ask for something. If any brewery asks for a recommendation, I always tell them to call Crosby.”
— Zach Baitinger, New Belgium Brewing
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