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This World's Tastiest Hot Sauce. Pick a perch, press play on a flavor, and climb from entry-level to extremist-level heat.
The perch ladder
Every Yellowbird flavor says out loud who it is for. Start low, climb when you are ready, and keep a squeeze bottle within reach.
Perch one: entry-level
For everyday bites so rich and savory, with mellow hot heat, and spice so flavory.
Our Classic Jalapeño Hot Sauce is made with ripe, red jalapeño peppers, carrots, onions, and garlic. It's an everyday meal–enhancing blend that’s rich and savory for the “entry–level” thrill seeker.
38.00 USD · 2.2 oz. / 12-Pack
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Perch two: hobbyist-level
For every bite made sweet and spicy, and every meal a bit more feisty.
Our Classic Blue Agave Sriracha is made with ripe, red jalapeños, organic agave nectar, and spicy garlic. It's a classic meal–enhancing blend that’s perfectly spicy and sweet for the “hobbyist–level” thrill seeker.
38.00 USD · 9.8 oz. / 3-Pack 30
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Perch two: hobbyist-level
For those who love every bite a little tangy and picklish with kinda hot spice.
Our Classic Serrano Hot Sauce is made with cucumbers, garlic, and lime. It's a seriously simple meal–enhancing blend that’s notably bright and tangy for the “hobbyist–level” thrill seeker.
38.00 USD · 19.6 oz. / 2-Pack 32
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Perch three: experienced-level
For everyday flavor that's hot 'n smoky, to make your tastebuds all warm and cozy.
Our Classic Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce is made with tomatoes, garlic, and smoked ghost peppers. It's a classic meal–enhancing blend that’s impressively smoky and bold for the “experienced–level” thrill seeker.
38.00 USD · 19.6 oz. / 3-Pack 48
Shop Classic Ghost PepperPerch three: experienced-level
For those who love it fruity and bright with a tropical spice in every bite.
Our Classic Habanero Hot Sauce is made with carrots, garlic, and tangerines. This flavor is an everyday meal–enhancing blend that’s unforgettably versatile, bright, and fruity for the experienced–level thrill seeker.
38.00 USD · 9.8 oz. / 3-Pack 30
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Perch three: experienced-level
For those who like it savory and sweet with medium hot heat.
42.00 USD · 9.8 oz. / 3-Pack 42
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Perch four: extremist-level
For those who like it fresh and savory with extra hot heat.
The top perch. It is the only flavor on this ladder written up for the “extremist–level” thrill seeker.
42.00 USD · 9.8 oz. / 3-Pack 42
Shop Garlic ShiitakeThree aisles in one Birdhouse
CLASSIC
Made with farm-fresh ingredients and subtly sweetened with organic cane sugar.
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MADE WITH ORGANIC
Made with certified organic fruits and veggies and subtly sweetened with dates.
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SMALL BATCH
Small batch blends made with curiously flavorful ingredients in partnership with organic farms.
Shop All Small BatchThe Birdhouse story
In 2012, we created a homegrown habanero hot sauce with one goal—to sate our curious craving for flavorful spice.
It took years, but eventually we perfected this flavor down to the seeds of each ingredient, obsessing over every batch filled with peppers grown in our own backyard garden.
Since then, we’ve grown to heroically spicy heights. As we flew from farmers markets to supermarkets, we built strong ties with farmers and people who take pride in obsessing over flavorful ingredients as much as we do.
Though the ‘Bird has gotten more popular than we ever expected, we haven’t lost our homegrown spirit. We still put our soul into our work, always improving our flavors, testing fun ingredient combos, and working tirelessly to ensure our products and people are nurtured and fulfilled.
Thanks for an amazing ten years, and here’s to a brave, new era of Yellowbird adventures!
Erin & George / Co-Founders & Partners
“Each bottle is packed with awesome flavor that makes anything you eat better!”
RAVY, GREAT PAL
“This was the absolute best hot sauce I’d ever had.”
ZACH, TOTAL HERO
“Loved it! Thanks for adding spice to my life.”
RAVY, GREAT PAL
“Great on everything, more flavor-focused than hot, highly recommend on breakfast tacos. I loved the Hatch Tahini Hot Sauce so much that I ordered three more by the time I made it halfway through the first bottle because I was worried I wouldn't get another chance before the limited batch ran out. Maybe this could become permanent?”
Aleksander M.
“This eats more like a traditional sauce than a hot sauce. It is thicker and smooth and has a very, very low level of heat. It is a good flavor, but hard to describe. The tahini flavor is there, but a little in the background. It works really well on Greek/Italian chicken breast.”
Douglas D.
“Haven't tried the Hatch Tahini, but was told it was the same as the Hatch Hot Sauce, so giving it a try because the Hatch Hot Sauce was soooo good! I use it on salads, as marinade and just put it all over my Mexican dishes.”
Laura K. K.
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A short video showing closeups of bright red and mottled Carolina reaper hot peppers growing on a pepper plant in beams of sunlight.
Up next
A video with fun music showing large crates full of orange habanero peppers being washed and prepared for hot sauce bottling. It cuts to the habaneros being cooked, ground, and combined with other ingredients to make Yellowbird habanero hot sauce. The ready sauce is then shown being bottled into our classic Yellowbird squeeze container and stocked. The video ends with the production team smiling while holding Yellowbird hot sauce bottles. A job well done!
Up next
A video of a bright red Texas Tanager bird eating a whole hot pepper while perched on a balcony railing.
Kitchen hour
This ain’t for your grandma’s potluck. Unless, of course, your granny is into spicy, tangy, reaper-spiked thrills. And she might be. We wouldn't know.
These devilishly delicious bites pack savory miso vibes and a hint of juicy plum sweetness…plus a medium heat that greets you just as you’re going for your second bite.
Kitchen hour
This crispy, juicy, Jalapeño Hot Sauce-infused masterpiece from @iz_eatz_everything is basically a flavor flex between two buns. It’s got heat, crunch, and just the right amount of messy.
Stack this spicy sammy high with all the fixings–lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles, and a slather of Jalapeño Hot Sauce-spiked mayo. Golden, crunchy, and unapologetically saucy.
Kitchen hour
These bright, spicy weeknight noodles from @mishkamakesfood come together in 20ish minutes…AKA less time than it takes to settle the “what’s for dinner” debate.
Slurpable, spicy, and unapologetically saucy, this udon situation is swimming in a vibrant, fresh and flavorful Serrano tofu sauce. Pile on your fave protein and you’ve got an easy midweek meal that brings juuuust the right amount of heat.
Kitchen hour
A fresh, veggie-loaded meal prep dream, all tied together with a savory-sweet-spicy sesame dressing ft. our Blue Agave Sriracha.
Close up of a heaping spoonful, piled onto a wooden spoon. It looks fresh, saucy, and delicious with chunks of cucumber, bell pepper, chickpeas, edamame, cabbage, and coated in sauce and sesame seeds.
Kitchen hour
Crispy Habanero chickpeas, caramelized sweet potatoes, and nutty farro all tangled up with peppery arugula and drizzled with Habanero Lime Tahini dressing.
Is it a salad? A grain bowl? A life-changing experience? Heck yeah it is.
Kitchen hour
Cowboy Caviar just got a made-in-Austin upgrade. A sweet heat twist takes this party dip from “yee-haw” to “yee-HOT.”
Fresh, sweet, spicy, and perfect for scooping. And scooping again. And then maybe just eating with a spoon. Go ahead, giddy on up!
Kitchen hour
This isn’t your average guac—it’s a full-on flavor fiesta.
Creamy avocados holding hands with Serrano, lime juice bringing the tangy drama, and a Jalapeño drizzle for extra oomph. Pass the chips, please.
Kitchen hour
Get ready for a mushroom glow-up: these roasted buttons take a plunge into a zippy, spicy brine spiked with Plum Reaper.
These pickled mushrooms are tangy, earthy, and just the right amount of spicy—basically, a jar of umami-packed chaos in the best possible way. Perfect for salads, charcuterie boards, or eating straight from the jar.
The small batch shelf
A Variety 4-pack of our flavor–filled, Small-Batch Hot Sauces made with farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients. Each Small Batch Hot Sauce flavor carries its own unique characteristics and varying heat levels with a rich, smooth, and distinctly Yellowbird texture. Includes 4x 9.8 oz. Small Batch Hot Sauce bottles in the Small Batch Variety 4-Pack, 56.00 USD.
42.00 USD · Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
For those who like it rich and tangy with a mellow hot heat.
Our limited seasonal Hatch Tahini flavor combines the farm-fresh, floral flavor of Hatch Chiles with sweet onions and umami tahini to create a just-right creamy-like hot sauce. It's a mellow hot, meal–enhancing blend with a dreamy texture made for the entry–level thrill seeker.
Try a heavy drizzle on buttery oven-roasted smash potatoes topped with tangy parmesan, or rotisserie chicken and kale salad, or a scrambled egg, potato, and white cheddar breakfast taco.
42.00 USD · Formerly known as Strawberry Ginger.
For those who like it lush and tangy with kinda hot heat.
Our Serrano Coconut flavor combines ripe, red serrano peppers and juicy, fresh strawberries, with nutty coconut cream and tropical, spicy ginger. It's a surprising meal–enhancing blend that’s notably lush and tangy for the “hobbyist–level” thrill seeker.
Try a heavy drizzle on a leafy green salad, sprinkled with blue cheese and crispy fried chickpeas, or on pecan-and-coconut-crusted, air-fried chicken thighs.
42.00 USD · Small Batch
Our Plum Reaper flavor combines the fiery reaper pepper with sweet, juicy plums, tangy red miso, and buttery olive oil. It's a versatile meal–enhancing blend that’s perfectly savory and sweet for the “experienced–level” thrill seeker.
Try a heavy drizzle on oven-roasted sweet potatoes sprinkled with goat cheese, or brown butter sautéed plantains topped with vanilla bean ice cream and homemade bacon bits.
42.00 USD · Small Batch
Our Garlic Shiitake flavor combines spicy garlic and umami shiitake mushrooms, with fresh and floral habaneros, and buttery olive oil. It's an extra meal–enhancing blend that’s notably fresh and savory for the “extremist–level” thrill seeker.
Try a heavy drizzle on buttery oven-roasted smash potatoes topped with tangy parmesan, or a sautéed kale, onion, and garlic, white cheddar omelette.
Gallon bay
Our gallon flex bags will also fit easily into your fridge. Want a tabletop option for your patrons? This option allows your patrons to choose their own spicy flavor and drizzle amount. Want to provide a travel-sized, to-go option? Our mini 'Birds are perfect for on-the-go fiery flavor. Ready to step up your hot sauce offerings? Request a Yellowbird Direct Wholesale account today. Response time can take up to two business days. Thank you for your patience.
The Ghost Pepper blend, sized for back-of-house kitchens: experienced-level.
70.00 USD · 1 Gallon Flex Bag
The Habanero blend, sized for back-of-house kitchens: experienced-level.
70.00 USD · 1 Gallon Flex Bag
The Blue Agave Sriracha blend, sized for back-of-house kitchens: hobbyist-level.
70.00 USD · 1 Gallon Flex Bag
The Serrano blend, sized for back-of-house kitchens: hobbyist-level.
70.00 USD · 1 Gallon Flex Bag
The Jalapeño blend, sized for back-of-house kitchens: entry-level.
70.00 USD · 1 Gallon Flex Bag
Flight plans
Need something else? We’ve got saucy people who love this kind of thing. To ask anything and get a quick, personal reply, contact us.
Sets and gifts
from 25 USD · 2.2 oz. / 5-Pack
A 5-Pack Variety Set of Yellowbird Classic Hot Sauces made with farm-fresh ingredients and subtly sweetened with organic cane sugar. This set comes in an array of sizes and heat levels, each with a unique blend of fruits and veggies including rich caramelized onions, bright and tangy citrus, and of course a plethora of spicy peppers.
2.2 oz. / 5-Pack 25
Talk about a favor with flavor. Whether it’s wedding bells or another event, get your guests fired up with Yellowbird® 2.2 oz mini bottles, available in all Classic and Organic flavors.
Please contact us with the details of your specific request, and we’ll be in touch.
30.00 USD · 9.8 oz. / 3 Pack 30; 19.6 oz. / 2 Pack 32; 19.6 oz. / 3 Pack 48
Three bottles, your call. Pick the sizes, pick the flavors, and let the Birdhouse pack the box.
Yellowbird makes a perfect gift for your loved ones, coworkers, or anyone you want to impress. Gift cards can be used for any purchase in our online store and can be combined with other payment methods if the cart total exceeds the gift card amount. Plus it never expires! Choose $15, $25, $35 or $50. Gift cards cannot be combined with any discounts, promotions or sales.
Sauce school
The Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) is a way to measure how much a pepper is trying to destroy your taste buds. It was invented by Wilbur Scoville, who decided the best way to test spice levels was to dilute pepper extract with sugar water until it stopped hurting—which, honestly, sounds like a wild way to spend an afternoon.
But here’s the thing: Scoville ratings aren’t an exact science. The heat of a pepper can vary depending on how it’s grown, what the weather was like, and if it woke up on the wrong side of the garden that morning. A jalapeño can range from 2,500 to 8,000 SHU, while a habanero can hit anywhere from 100,000 to 350,000 SHU.
At Yellowbird, we believe the best way to gauge heat is with your mouth, not a number. Our sauces are made with real peppers, and that means you might notice some natural variation. So if you’re wondering how hot something is, the best advice we can give you is take a bite and find out. Just maybe have some milk nearby… you know, for science.
Hey, George here! I’m one of the co-founders of Yellowbird and I’m the guy who cooks up all the concepts and recipes for the sauces we make here. People ask me all the time for hot sauce recipes and I usually tell them that you can make hot sauce out of almost anything.
The tools required for hot sauce making are really just a blender, a few empty bottles, and your imagination. For our original and first Yellowbird Sauce flavor, Habanero, I used onions, garlic, carrots, tangerines, and limes.
Hot sauce began very simply as a way of preserving flavorful, spicy peppers. The oldest commercial sauce still in production today is Tabasco, founded in 1868, which is a pretty simple mixture of pepper mash, vinegar, and salt.
Organic field
A 4-Pack Variety Set of Yellowbird Made with Organic Hot Sauce flavors made with farm-fresh, certified organic ingredients and subtly sweetened with dates and zero added cane sugar. Each Organic Hot Sauce flavor carries its own uniquely Yellowbird characteristics and varying heat levels with a rich, velvety texture. The set is 28.00 USD.
For those who like it sweet and garlicky. A rich blend of ripe, red jalapeño peppers, garlic, and sweetened with organic dates. Unforgettably sweet n' spicy for the “entry–level” thrill seeker.
36.00 USD
For those who like it tangy and picklish. Made with cucumbers, garlic, and lime, and subtly sweetened with organic dates. Notably bright and tangy for the “hobbyist–level” thrill seeker.
36.00 USD
For those who like it fruity and bright. Made with carrots, garlic, and tangerines, and subtly sweetened with organic dates. Unforgettably versatile for the “experienced–level” thrill seeker.
36.00 USD
For those who like it smoky and bold. A blend of tomatoes, carrots, and garlic, and subtly sweetened with organic dates. Impressively smoky and bold for the “experienced–level” thrill seeker.
36.00 USD
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