pnj

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I have a friend that has a random hop vine that is doing well. She doesn't know what kind it is but it was planted at least a year ago.

I'm in Seattle, not sure if that helps to ID the vine or not...

Is there anyway to know what kind of hop this plant is and is there any hop that might be deadly or worse?

thanks.

Rick500

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All hops varieties are safe to make beer with. Some may not taste great, but are still safe.

...assuming they haven't been contaminated with anything, of course.

pnj

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That's what I thought. I'll tell her not to let her dog pee on the plant..

Stratotankard

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To the best of my knowledge there are no poisonous hops (other than the oft debated qualities ref. pets and hops). Pictures would be a help in identifying it. Some hops have more distinctive leaves and stems than others.


Terje

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Identify a random hop plant is just about impossible without lab tests. If it was grown from seed, it could be anything. If it is an ornamental or a tea hop, it won't be of much use in brewing. One can only try. I'd make a low-gravity Pale as a test batch.

At the very least, if they smell good, they'll work as an aroma hop.

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I would make a Pale ale as suggested and use it for the flavor and aroma addition.

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What's worse than deadly?

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Zombie hops that turn you into a ghoul.

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pnj

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I haven't seen the hops in question, but another friend of mine has. She said she pulled a couple of the hops off last year and rubbed them between her hands to break the hops up. She said they smelled like beer.... This person has been around me when I have brewed many beers in the past, so i trust her knowledge, as far as knowing what hops smell like.

jma99

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I'll tell you whats worse....

Those D*m Argentine Cascade hops!

Hate 'em Hate 'em Hate 'em

If I had these guys growing up the side of my house, I'd burn down the house just to kill those hops!!!

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