Hopunion CBS LLC

Ralph Olson

General Manager/Owner
Toll Free Number: 1-800-952-4873
Phone (DD): 509-574-5123

"I've never seen a beer too hoppy"
"I like the hop for its preservative qualities, I plan to live to 250 years"
"Each day has a new beginning as does myself"
"If I err, it's probably because of too much beer. Personally I don't see this as a problem"
"Hops are like me, full of attitude but flavorful."
"Bitterness is an adult thing."
"If you like good hops buy anywhere, if you like Great hops, buy from Hopunion CBS."

Ralph, our 'Head Hop', was born in Spokane, but raised in Yakima. Growing up he worked in the fruit industry, thinning, picking, and the like. Can't do that now. He spent four years at college obtaining a B.A. degree. He started working in the hop industry on April 1, 1978. He's done practically everything within the trade, shipping, operations, receiving, purchasing, craft brewing sales, major sales. He started selling to the craft and home brewing industry in 1980. Currently he is in charge of purchasing hops from growers and selling hops to Craft breweries. He also oversees the receiving and inspection of hops that have been purchased by Hopunion CBS.
Currently he is on the Board of Governors for the Master Brewer Association of the Americas, District Northwest, along with being voted treasurer for life with a local computer club. Ralph continues his many years of being on the board for the American Hop Museum, and is currently the Vice Chairman for the board of advisors for the Institute for Brewing Studies. He is also Chairman for the Wisconsin Credit Association, so pay your bills on time.
Ralph is often asked how he got into the hop business. According to legend, Ralph ran into his ex boss at a bar over a bottle of beer, and they got talking about hops. The very next day he trooped down to the office, filled out an application and made such a pest of himself, that they had no other choice than to hire him! Little did they, or Ralph know that it would turn into a life long career.
How would those who know Ralph Olson describe him?
Honest
Humorous
Serious
How would Ralph Olson describe himself?
Cute
Anorexic
Sexy
(I do like my hour glass figure. It comes from the beer you know.)

Toll Free Hop Order Line: 1-800-952-4873
Last Modified: 2003-11-13
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