Hop Extract Suppliers
Find hop extract suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.
Hop extract suppliers include growers, processors, and traders, each offering different forms and levels of traceability. Determine whether you need a fresh batch from current harvest or a more processed extract with a specific alpha-acid profile.
Specify the hop variety, extract type (e.g., CO2 extract, isomerized), alpha-acid content, quantity, and delivery country. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.
Where our suppliers are located
Explore sourcing locations across our hop extract supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.
Explore hop extract suppliers
Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.
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What to look for when sourcing hop extract
Product specification
Hop extract is not a single product; it comes in various forms for different brewing needs. Start with the intended use and target bitterness or aroma contribution.
Extract type
Specify CO2 extract, isomerized extract, or hop oil, and whether you need a standardized alpha-acid content or a specific profile.
Physical attributes
Agree on viscosity, color, and consistency, which affect handling and dosing. Clarify if you need a product that remains liquid at room temperature.
Batch consistency
Confirm whether you require a single batch for a production run or a series of batches with consistent specifications.
Quality acceptance
Quality in hop extract is measured by its chemical and sensory impact in beer, not just lab numbers. Agree on how the sample will be tested and how it maps to the shipment.
Lab analysis
Specify the alpha-acid and beta-acid content, and any other quality parameters like oils or impurities. Ask who performed the analysis and on which batch.
Sensory evaluation
Conduct a mini-brew or taste test to assess bitterness quality and aroma. Retain a reference standard for comparison.
Acceptance & claims
Identify offer, pre-shipment and arrival samples. Agree on the inspection methods for both sample and bulk, and define claim timelines.
Origin requirements
Hop character varies by growing region, but the processing location often matters more than the farm. Establish what traceability you need for your product.
Variety & region
Request the hop variety and growing region, as these influence bittering and aroma properties.
Processing source
Ask whether the extract is produced at the grower's facility, a cooperative, or a specialist processor, and how that affects quality control.
Acceptable alternatives
For a repeat formulation, define which hop varieties or origins you can substitute without changing the bitterness or aroma profile.
Commercial terms
Hop extract pricing depends on form, alpha-acid content, and delivery terms. Compare offers on the same basis to avoid hidden costs.
- Pricing basis
- Clarify if the price is per kilogram of extract or per unit of alpha acid, and whether it includes packaging and freight.
- Delivery terms
- Confirm whether the quote is ex-works, FOB at a named port, or delivered to your brewery. Align insurance and storage responsibilities.
- Order terms
- Match packaging format, minimum order quantity, payment terms, and lead time. Bulk tankers differ from drummed or bagged extract.
Documentation & compliance
Documentation should reflect the actual extract lot and its compliance with your food safety and import requirements. Verify before shipment.
- Lot documents
- Align lot numbers, weights, and entities across invoice, packing list, and transport documents. Request a certificate of analysis for the specific batch.
- Food safety
- Check if the supplier provides a food-grade declaration or any extraction solvent residues report, and confirm what the buyer's destination requires.
- Import rules
- For many countries, confirm the documentation needed for plant-derived ingredients, which may include phytosanitary or origin evidence. Check the specific rules at your destination.
Supplier capability
The supplier may be a grower, a processor, or a trader, each with different control over quality and supply. Determine who is accountable for the extract you receive.
Processing capacity
Identify who operates the extraction and whether they can handle your volume and lead time.
Consistency support
Ask how they maintain alpha-acid and sensory consistency across harvests and whether they can adjust the blend.
Order fit
Confirm minimum batch size, sample availability, and lead time. Request existing production records or a pre-production sample.
Hop Extract Supplier Questions
- How do I find hop extract suppliers in my preferred origin?
- Narrow by hop-growing region and specify the extract form (e.g., CO2 extract, isomerized). OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
- Should I buy hop extract from a grower, processor, or trader?
- A grower might offer extract from their own hops, a processor has more control over quality, and a trader can provide various origins and forms. Choose the one whose processing capability and supply chain fit your needs.
- What should I include in a hop extract quotation request?
- Specify hop variety, extract type, alpha-acid content, packaging, quantity, and delivery location. Add your preferred origin and any quality requirements like solvent-free.
- How do I compare wholesale hop extract offers?
- Compare offers on the same basis: extract form, alpha-acid content, packaging, delivery terms, and payment options. Align the unit of measure (per kg or per alpha-acid unit) before comparing costs.
- How should I assess a hop extract sample?
- Analyze the sample for alpha-acid content and other key compounds, and perform a tasting test in a mini-brew if possible. Keep a reference sample and compare it to the shipment.
- How can I check a hop extract supplier before signing a contract?
- Request trade references, verify the company's extraction capabilities, and ask for a pre-production sample. Put the specification, volume, delivery schedule, payment terms, and quality-claim process in writing.