The Veterans Blend is an annual hop blend created in collaboration with U.S. military Veterans in the brewing community, who help select the hops and choose a Veteran-focused nonprofit to receive proceeds. Since 2018, sales of the blend have raised over $175,000 USD for organizations supporting the nation's Veterans.
ADVANTAGES
Every pound of Veterans Blend sold generates a donation to Veteran-serving nonprofits, allowing breweries to make a measurable impact simply by choosing this blend.
Using the Veterans Blend sparks meaningful engagement with local Veterans and shows customers your values in action. Differentiate your taplist with cause-beers offering compelling stories.
The hop profile is chosen each year at the Craft Brewers Conference by Veterans working in the brewing industry, offering a thoughtfully crafted blend that evolves each year.
Brewing with Veterans Blend offers an opportunity to involve different members of your staff, especially those with ties to the military, in a collaborative project that reinforces shared values.
Veterans Blend is available as T-90 hop pellets, which can be used anywhere in the brewing process. Kettle and whirlpool additions are best for bitterness and hop character, while fermentation and dry hopping applications are best for contributing aroma and flavour.
Kettle Brewing
Post-Boil/Whirlpool
Active Fermentation Dry Hop
Post Fermentation Dry Hop
Frequently Asked Questions
The Yakima Chief Veterans Blend changes composition every year, when Veterans working in the beer industry assess different hop samples at the Craft Brewers Conference. Crop year 2025 Veterans Blend is composed of Krush®, HBC 1134, Idaho 7®, and Citra®.
8th Annual Veterans Blend
American Hop Supplier Calls Brewing Community to Help Support Veterans
