Evodia has unveiled a new range of flavour blends including Y-Banana, Tropical Grapefruit T-1 and Hoppy H3 for its Yops product line.

Yops is a yeast-derived aroma solution designed to enhance the flavour profile of low- and no-alcohol beers (NABLABs). The collection of next-generation flavours created through yeast fermentation, where terpenes and other key flavor molecules are “leading the way into the future of flavour”. 

Instead of relying only on flavor compounds extracted from plants, this yeast‑based technology produces individual flavor molecules, giving brewers precise control while delivering a fermentation‑derived character that integrates seamlessly into beer.

This makes Yops easy to apply, consistent in profile, and highly compatible with today’s most in-demand beer styles, the company said.

Y-Banana is a solution developed to solve one of the biggest sensory challenges in brewing: achieving convincing Belgian blonde and wheat-style profiles in NA beers.

These styles, being driven by their fermentation character, are difficult if not impossible to make under restricted fermentation conditions.

Y-Banana brings all the esters and phenols that are usually expected only under specific conditions, such as warm POF+ fermentation, giving NA wheat beers and other Belgian styles the authentic profile they typically miss.

“Yops provided strong banana and bubble-gum esters, adding natural yeast-driven aromas beyond what their maltose-negative yeast could produce”, highlighted Daniel Schappert, Head Brewer at Jopen. 

Tropical Grapefruit T-1 is a blend designed for the modern IPA landscape, especially hazy and citrus-driven profiles. It brings a bright grapefruit signature supported by fruity sulfur and green notes reminiscent of passion fruit.

This blend offers a clean and natural way to complete and elevate the biotransformation’s tropical expression from yeast and hops. Its fermentation-grown nature helps the flavor sit comfortably within the beer’s structure, rather than feeling layered on top.

Hoppy H-3 is a hop-focused formulation built for styles that demand aromatic intensity. It combines a fresh hoppy backbone with a twist of mandarin and the fruitiness of mango, forming natural enhancement ideal for IPAs, pale ales, and dry-hopped lagers. 

“These new natural flavours give brewers precise control over aromatic profiles. With easy application and finely adjustable dosage – from subtle nuance to a bold aromatic statement – Yops empowers brewers to create outstanding drinking experiences”, explained Axelle Frachon, flavorist manager at Evodia.