People ask me why I grow 'em. I don't drink (aside from water and occasionally juices), and therefore have no real interest in brewing. So, why grow the hops? Well...because I think they are pretty nifty looking plants. I love the flowers! And, if I had a pergola, or other structures to surround a formal garden, they'd be great to grow up and over the things. As it is, they are next to the dog fence and grow upon it instead.
I've contemplated doing a harvest and selling them to home brewers, but I don't know where to start. If you live in the Adirondacks and are doing some home-brewing, and you are interested in a local source of hops, let me know!
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I agree that they're pretty cool-looking flowers.
I would love to brew with your hops. Are you still growing them?
Let me know.
Sorry, Dave, I no longer live there! Had to move about 3 years ago - lost my job. Knowing the kids who bought my house, I suspect the hops are no longer there. I only had two vines anyway...probably wouldn't have been enough for you to use, unless you do really micro microbrews!
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