Harvesting hops

Every gardener knows, without a doubt, that some of the most delicious and nutritious foods cannot be bought at any store. Though you can find them free for the taking, when you forage in the

PinterestFacebookTwitterStumbleuponYummlyThis time of year when I walk past the chicken run, I am reminded of my favorite fermented beverage. And no, it is not because my chickens drive me to drink, but because of what is growing on the west facing side of the run. We have hops! We deliberately planted hops in that location […]

In this post you'll find information about cultivating and harvesting hops as well as some interesting lure and lore about hops 2018 herb of the year.

Growing hops at home is a fantastic way to bring your homebrewing interest into the garden. Learn how to grow hops at home.

Find out how to eat hops with recipes ideas to try. We also look at other uses for hops beyond making beer.

The Lure and Lore of HOPS: The 2018 Herb of the Year | Herbal Academy | In this post you'll find information about cultivating and harvesting hops as well as some interesting lure and lore about this year’s Herb of the Year.

Hops can be used for herbal purposes. Hops are used to make beer. Sell to microbreweries or make your own. Here's how to grow hops.

PinterestFacebookTwitterStumbleuponYummlyThis time of year when I walk past the chicken run, I am reminded of my favorite fermented beverage. And no, it is not because my chickens drive me to drink, but because of what is growing on the west facing side of the run. We have hops! We deliberately planted hops in that location […]

If you're an avid beer brewer, it's time you considered growing hops. They require some planning and hard work, but the rewards are worth it.

Dry hopping is a great way to enhance the hoppy aroma and flavor of your beer. I previously wrote an article on dry hopping covering the basic technique, but this week will go into more depth on some options and recent trends in dry hopping.