Water, malt, hops, yeast — and now Yops™
As the 5th element of brewing, Yops™ leverages yeast fermentation to deliver genuine and natural hop aroma without the beer loss and inconsistencies of agricultural hops — opening new pathways for stable, expressive flavor development.
Ensure consistent flavor
Yops™ harnesses 'S. cerevisiae' as micro-factories to produce distinct monoterpene molecules, which are expertly blended and bottled in-house. This process guarantees vibrant, consistent flavor with no off-notes—batch after batch.
The result: vibrant, high-quality aromas that elevate beer while reducing environmental impact.
“Possibly the best non-alcoholic beer I have ever tried! It sold out immediately".
—Steve Gonzalez, Head Brewer, Stone Brewing.
Reduce Beer Loss
By replacing traditional hop-derived aromatic compounds, Yops™ partly or fully replaces vegetal matter in the brewing process. With fewer solids to separate, the load on centrifugation is reduced, leading to significantly lower beer loss. By switching some or all of your aroma hops to Yops™, you can achieve higher yields and more efficient production cycles without compromising on flavor quality.
Yops™ Products
Citrus – C1
A citrusy note, both juice and zest, for a refreshing profile
Floral – F2
Velvet sensation of fruity apricot mingled with sweetness of flower honey.
Floral – F3
Juicy and sweet floral with a refreshing squeeze of lemon
Floral – F4
Floral and lemon freshness with a fruity body
Fruity – FR1
Sweet fruit, grape juiciness and freshness
Hoppy – H2
Hoppy flavor with a fresh zesty facet, mango skin topped with floral notes
Keep the terpenes in your next batch while minimizing beer loss.
What brewers say about Yops™
Yops™ brought the extra layer of flavor we were aiming for and added a depth of character to the beer that really enhances the drinking experience.
Compared to our standard procedure with hop-focused hazy IPAs, using Yops™ reduced our beer loss. An interesting tool for all brewers to investigate!
With Yops™, we increased production by 7% compared to cold-side dry-hopping, while delivering a more vibrant and precise sensory profile.
I loved using Yops™ — great product and it gave me a really good beer in the end. I like using yeast flavor blocks to rebuild hop blends.
Yops™ is easy to use, very potent, and cost-effective. No loss of product, no effect on clarity or long wait times. Performs as advertised, we are pleased with the results!
The citrus/fruity profile is exactly what we are looking for. Flavor profile is excellent but not "hop strain" specific — which is good. Ease of use is excellent!
Yops™ is unique. I can't compare it to anything. It added a beautiful top note to the aroma, blending seamlessly with the flavor — something we couldn’t have achieved without it.
“Yops™ is unique. It added a beautiful top note to the aroma — something we couldn’t have achieved without it”.
—Mike Schallau, Co-Founder & Brewer, is/was Brewing.
How to use Yops™ in production
Whether supplementing or partially replacing traditional hops, Yops™ seamlessly integrates into the brewing processes for NABLAB, AB and craft beers. Yops™ comes ready to use, with or without prior dilution. For best results, dose Yops™ close to the final storage vessel minimizing oxygen introduction as much as possible. We recommend dosing into a transfer or recirculation flow to ensure proper mixing. The product is highly concentrated, with a recommended dosage of 25-100g of Yops™ per hL. Shake well before use.
For easy benchtop testing, add 1 drop of Yops™ to 100 mL of base beer, swirl to mix, and taste. Adjust dosage to taste and try combining variants to achieve the desired complexity.
“One thing's certain: This technology opens up new perspectives”.
—Antoine Kerrec, Headbrewer, Prizm Brewing.
Ready to try it on your beer base?
Get your Yops™ Sample Kit now on the Lallemand webshop and experience a new way to create flavor.
