Double R Hop Ranches

What Double R Hop Ranches does

Double R Hop Ranches is a fifth-generation family-owned agricultural operation headquartered in Harrah, Washington, producing specialty hops and Concord grapes for the global brewing and food processing industries. The farm's core products are aroma hops (Ekuanot, Mosaic, Amarillo, Centennial, Citra) and alpha hops (Zeus), differentiated by contract growing on specialized terroir, high oil content for aroma varieties, and elevated alpha acid content for bittering applications. A secondary revenue stream comes from Concord grapes marketed through the National Grape Cooperative under the Welch's brand, with the farm's crop portfolio also historically including apples and other row crops.

The business operates on a sales-led, distribution-mediated model with no disclosed pricing. All hop production reaches breweries globally through a small set of named channel partners: Yakima Chief Hops and John I Haas Inc. (Barth Haas Group) as core global distributors, Yakima Quality Hops and Hops Direct as additional channels, and Welch's/National Grape Cooperative for grapes. The company holds Global G.A.P. food-safety certification (annually since 2015) and Green Chief best-practices certification (2024), positioning it as a certified supplier for enterprise brewery buyers. End customers are commercial and craft breweries worldwide, but Double R does not transact directly with them; pricing is set through contract growing arrangements.

Ownership and management are entirely within the Riel family (Kevin, Keith, Steve, and Jessica Riel as current fifth-generation owners), with 51-100 employees and no external investors, parent company, or disclosed funding. The firm has no proprietary software, patents, AI/ML systems, or digital product platform; its competitive positioning rests on heritage, terroir expertise, certifications, and established distribution relationships rather than technology.

Name

Double R Hop Ranches

Legal name

Double R Hop Ranches

Website

https://doublerhop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Double R Hop Ranches is a fifth-generation, family-owned farm in Harrah, Washington, growing aroma and alpha hop varieties (Ekuanot, Mosaic, Zeus, Amarillo, Centennial, Citra) and Concord grapes for global breweries and food processors via Yakima Chief Hops, Barth Haas Group, and Welch's distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hop and Agricultural Crop Production

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Hop Farming (AFAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Aroma hop farming
• Alpha hop production
• Brewing ingredients supply
• Concord grape growing
• Contract hop growing

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hop Product Sales: Sale of aroma hops and alpha hops to brewing industries worldwide. Products include Ekuanot, Mosaic, Zeus, Amarillo, Centennial, and Citra varieties. Revenue generated through direct sales and distribution partnerships.
2. Grape Product Sales: Concord grapes and other row crops marketed through the National Grape Cooperative under the Welch's brand

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Double R Hop Ranches is a fifth-generation Pacific Northwest family farm that grows and sells aroma hops and alpha hops (including Ekuanot, Mosaic, Zeus, Amarillo, Centennial, and Citra varieties) to commercial and craft breweries worldwide, with contract growing capabilities on specialized terroir. The farm also produces Concord grapes and other row crops marketed through the National Grape Cooperative under the Welch's brand.

Product overview

Double R Hop Ranches operates as a diversified Pacific Northwest family farm offering two primary hop product lines—Aroma Hops (featuring varieties like Ekuanot, Mosaic, Amarillo, Centennial, and Citra) and Alpha Hops (including Zeus)—alongside grape products distributed through the National Grape Cooperative. The company specializes in contract growing for demanding brew requirements, with emphasis on high oil content and aroma preservation for aroma varieties, and elevated alpha acid content for bittering applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aroma Hops Premium aroma hops grown for diverse brewing applications, from delicate pilsners to robust IPAs, with emphasis on high oil content and maximum aroma retention. Contract growing is available for specialized terroir tailored to the needs of the most demanding brews. Sold to commercial and craft breweries worldwide.
• Alpha Hops High-alpha hop varieties known for elevated alpha acid content in the industry, designed for brewers who need to deliver IBUs to their formulations with maximum bittering efficiency. Sold to commercial and craft breweries worldwide.
• Grapes Concord grapes and other row crops marketed through the National Grape Cooperative under the Welch's brand, providing supply for juice and food processing markets.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Yakima Chief HopscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distribution partner for Double R hop products to breweries worldwide. Yakima Chief Hops is a leading hop supplier serving the global brewing industry.
• John I Haas Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for hop products through the Barth Haas Group, one of the world's largest hop suppliers and processors.
• Yakima Chief RanchescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated hop growing operation partner under the Yakima Chief family of companies.
• Yakima Quality HopsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuality-focused distribution partner for Double R hop products serving the brewing industry.
• Hops DirectmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect distribution channel for Double R hop products to craft and commercial breweries.
• National Grape Cooperative / Welch'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrape products are marketed through the National Grape Cooperative, carrying the Welch's brand, providing access to major food processing markets.
• VGF Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural partner company involved in crop production and distribution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Roy Farms: Multi-generation Pacific Northwest family hop farm producing aroma and alpha varieties in the Yakima Valley. A direct peer in heritage family-farm hop growing with similar varietal portfolios.
• Indie Hops: Oregon hop grower focused on aroma hop varieties for the craft brewing industry. Direct peer in supplying premium aroma hops with an emphasis on quality and brewer relationships.
• Yakima Chief Ranches: Pacific Northwest hop farm network that is both a direct competitor and a downstream distribution partner for Double R. Produces and supplies aroma and alpha hops to the brewing industry with comparable varietal offerings.
• Hops Direct: Direct-to-brewery hop distributor representing multiple Pacific Northwest farms. Directly comparable in that it channels Double R's hops to brewers while also representing competing growers.
• Crosby Hops: Oregon-based hop grower and merchant offering aroma and alpha hop varieties to craft and commercial brewers. Comparable in product mix and reliance on direct-to-brewery distribution.
• Perrault Farms: Pacific Northwest hop grower operating in the Yakima Valley with comparable varietal offerings and family-farm heritage. Competes directly with Double R for brewing customer contracts.
• Yakima Quality Hops: Quality-focused hop distribution partner and grower headquartered in the Yakima Valley. Overlaps directly with Double R in supplying aroma and alpha hop varieties to commercial and craft breweries.

Broad incumbents

• Hopsteiner: Global hop breeding, growing, and processing company with significant Pacific Northwest operations. A broader incumbent competing with Double R across aroma and alpha hop varieties at scale.
• John I Haas Inc. (Barth Haas Group): One of the world's largest hop suppliers and processors. Both a distributor of Double R's hops and a vertically integrated competitor that operates its own hop breeding programs and growing operations in the Pacific Northwest.

Others

• National Grape Cooperative (Welch's): Markets Double R's Concord grapes through the Welch's brand. Comparable as a channel partner and peer in the diversified crop marketing side of the farm's business, rather than hop farming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/doublerhop
• Facebookfacebook.com/doublerhop

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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