DynaBoost (YCH 702) also: YCH 702
Standardized hop oil extract delivering varietal-specific aromas with high concentration.
What it is, in plain English
DynaBoost is Yakima Chief's relatively new standardized oil extract — formerly known as YCH 702 during trials. It delivers varietal hop character (Citra, Mosaic, etc.) through a high concentration of beer-soluble compounds. Brewers describe it as adding 'an extra layer of nuance' to the hop profile when used alongside traditional hops or concentrated pellets. Designed as a versatile companion in the brewhouse rather than a pellet replacement.
The technical version
A standardized oil extract — 'standardized' meaning each batch is calibrated to deliver consistent aroma compounds rather than fluctuating with crop year. It's beer-soluble (will integrate without emulsifiers) and contains concentrated varietal terpenes and oxygenated compounds.
How brewers use it
Add to whirlpool or post-fermentation. Designed to layer with traditional hop additions, not replace them. Each variety delivers consistent aromatic intensity batch-over-batch, making it useful for breweries trying to maintain a flagship beer's flavor across different hop crop years.
Who uses it
YCH-contracted breweries looking to stabilize flavor consistency in flagship hoppy beers, particularly in years where the hop crop has variable quality.