What else can you use hops for ?

I know hops are used in Beer, but me and a friend were having a discussion today and we couldn't figure out what else you could use them for.
You can't bake with them or make any kinda food with them that we know about.
Anyone out there have any other uses for them ?

Soak em in vodka for a week, then do shots! I recommend amarillo

I had a hopped 4 year cheddar a while back

Kill all the neighborhood dogs with them.

KIDDING!!!!!!!!!

I have two dogs.............. animal lover here. Jesus Christ, don't everyone flip out on me now.

I've heard of picked hop shoots. They used to be used as an antiseptic. They also have preservative qualities.
Hops are used as an herbal medicine as well.

KayaBrew said:

Kill all the neighborhood dogs with them.

KIDDING!!!!!!!!!

I have two dogs.............. animal lover here. Jesus Christ, don't everyone flip out on me now.

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OK, you are funny. You're still playing second fiddle to SavageSteve, though. I avoid his posts if I'm drinking milk.

passedpawn said:

OK, you are funny. You're still playing second fiddle to SavageSteve, though. I avoid his posts if I'm drinking milk.

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You owe me a beer for the one I just spit out laughing at your reply!

Putting a muslin bag in your pillow and it's sedative properties will help you sleep.

I've heard of hop tea, but I don't know how to prepare it.

I know they're in my deodorant Toms of Maine

CFuggles said:

I know they're in my deodorant Toms of Maine

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Wow. Soooo, how many HBU typically for moderate armpit odor (just askin for a friend).

KayaBrew said:

You owe me a beer for the one I just spit out laughing at your reply!

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If I could, I would buy you a beer. Which reminds me of one of the best commercials ever made (my era, anyway):

I have a buddy of mine who has some SERIOUS northern brewers growing in his yard. He said he makes a tea and drinks that.

Just dont let it sit overnight - he took the last swig the morning after and bitter was an understatement.
-Me

put it in the pipe and smoke it

They make hop pillows that are supposed to help you sleep. I bet you would have amazing dreams of glorious hop fields that you could romp about in.

You can steam fresh hops and eat them.

Hops also have sedative properties, so hop teas are often used as a sleep aid.