Tom harvested these today from the back yard.
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It was somewhat of a July miracle, because of this: Wired.
Gene just planted them last year.
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With any luck this batch won't explode.
And then these popped up, later.
And then these popped up, later.
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Do you guys brew your own beer? I experimented for a while with meade, but as I don't drink, the interest sort of faded. I've always been interested in the process, though.
BTW:The hops look really nice and healthy - kudos
Gene brewed beer years ago and now Tom is trying it out.
The hops were a fluke. Gene planted them as a sort of sight barrier between us and our neighbors. Who knew there would be a worldwide hop shortage?
I have hops growing in my yard, but I never harvest them. A waste, I know. I like the stickiness of the vines.
We hadn't really thought of harvesting them, either, but along comes our college-aged son...
So we have a batch of beer fermenting in the root cellar with our homegrown hops and cherries from our tree.
Did you plant the hops yourself or did they come with the house? I like the stickiness, too!
man oh man I couldn't believe they use pellets. I took Brad on a brewery tour, along with beer, whiskey, brandy and gin tasting, and I was definitely disappointed when they said they had to use hops when there was a shortage. They insisted it was only because of the shortage and they said they would again use hops "berries." Glad to see people appreciating a good beer. Brad and I would be happy to "help taste" your batch.
As soon as the beer is bottled and settled, you're invited!
This has all caused my to google 'homebrewing'.
I think I have a new hobby! :D
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