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Three New Hops Emerge into a Competitive Field

With picking now underway in the Pacific Northwest, there are three debutants at the harvest ball. What might Dolcita, Vera, and HQG4 add to your brewery’s portfolio?

Stan Hieronymus Sep 1, 2025 - 12 min read

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Dolcita, in a screenshot from the Yakima Chief Hops announcement video.

Each of the three newest hop varieties from the Northwest comes with a string of descriptors for aromas and flavors. Each also has its own pedigree.

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