We are the only company in the world producing natural monoterpenes from yeast at a commercial scale. Through our precision fermentation process, we create sustainable aroma solutions that replicate nature’s vibrant aromas, providing an innovative solution for flavor production.
Bioscience
The Yops® technology is transforming the beer industry
Our Yops® technology represents a breakthrough in sustainable aroma production. This innovative platform uses precision fermentation to create natural, sustainable aromas for the food and beverage industry, delivering vibrant flavors while minimizing environmental impact.
Developed after years of pioneering research and advanced aroma technology, our technology surpasses all other methods and, for the first time, enables a cost-effective biotechnological production of the volatile hop aroma molecules – monoterpenes – found in fresh hops.
Natural scents are one of nature’s true wonders. Imagine the vibrant aromas of basil, oregano, lavender, citrus and hops. Through dedicated research and advanced aroma technology, our team has found a way to harness yeast to replicate complex natural flavors, bringing these aromas to life for brewers and beyond.
These sustainable natural flavors have the potential to transform various industries. While we’re starting with hop terpenes for brewing, Yops® offers food and beverage producers a path to a more flavorful and sustainable future.
Products
Yops® is used to create a series of taste and aroma ingredients for beer
Yops® sample
The Yops® technology is transforming the beer industry
Over 200 brewers have already tried Yops® first-hand, given it high praise for enhancing flavor and improving mouthfeel
Five reasons why
Why partner with us?
Here are five good reasons to add the 5th ingredient of beer production—alongside yeast, hops, malt and water—to your next alcohol-free beer using our premium aroma blends.
01. Consistent great taste
Yops® enhances desired flavors, improves mouthfeel, and effectively masks off-flavors in non-alcoholic beer, while contributing to an extended aromatic shelf life. Independence from agricultural variation ensures that Yops® provides a consistent beer aroma profile every time.
02. New, sustainable technology
Yops® is a unique, patented precision fermentation technology. A product of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast metabolism rather than plants, Yops® is future-proof and has an 83% lower environmental impact (CO2 eq. emissions) compared to traditional hops.
03. Customizable flavor profile
Yops® high-precision aroma customization expands the range of aroma notes available to the brewer, giving an unprecedented level of control over a beer’s flavor profile.
04. Maximized yield and efficiency
Yops® helps maximize a brewery’s efficiency throughout the value chain. Zero vegetal matter means no beer loss, no hop burns and no hop creep – optimizing yield and eliminating the risk of costly unforeseen quality issues, production delays and reprocessing.
05. Easy to use
Either as a quick tweak of your existing recipe or as the base for a whole new one, Yops® is ideal for inspired recipe development as well as final product adjustment. No pre-treatment is necessary, just dose inline during transfer or recirculation—or spike a glass of base beer, one drop at a time. Our concentrated formulation allows 1L of Yops® to elevate up to 50hL of beer, enabling significant logistics and storage savings.
Innovation
Environmentally friendly innovation with Yops®
Our third-party validated study, conducted by the Danish Technological Institute, demonstrates that Yops® production has a significantly lower environmental impact compared to traditional aroma hops, using 86% less water, 94% less land and reducing CO₂ emissions by 83% per unit.
Source: Comparative Life Cycle Assessment on Yops®, Danish Technological Institute, Feb 2024. (Sustainability LCA only applies to the following blends: H3, C1, FR1, F2, F3, F4)
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Global recognition
Highlights from over 170 international news magazines across the world
Partnership
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Join our journey to innovate and produce groundbreaking premium natural flavor ingredients that are stable, versatile, and easy to use. Experience sustainable solutions without depleting natural resources.
