Rhizomes in SE Michigan

**barhoc11** · 01-23-2012, 02:08 PM

It is about that time to start ordering Rhizomes from what I hear/see. I am in SE Michigan and want to start out with some Cascades and Hallertau as those fit my styles best. Does anyone in the area grow any of these varieties?

On a side note, does anyone know of a local supplier of these? From what I have read, it is better to buy these locally to increase the first year harvest?

Sorry for all the questions but I am new at this and appreciate any help. Thanks!

**Revvy** · 01-23-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by barhoc11

On a side note, does anyone know of a local supplier of these?

All lot of folks in S.E. Michigan order them through Cap N Cork. They only do it for a limited time, and usually announce when to place you orders. Talk to Andy there and find out when. You can email over there at info@capncorkhomebrew.com

**barhoc11** · 01-23-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Revvy

All lot of folks in S.E. Michigan order them through Cap N Cork. They only do it for a limited time, and usually announce when to place you orders. Talk to Andy there and find out when. You can email over there at info@capncorkhomebrew.com

Thanks, I have a gift certificate for them so I will check them out for Rhizomes.

**Homercidal** · 01-23-2012, 03:12 PM

Freshops and others sell rhizomes online in Feb.

If you get them fomr another homebrewer, or form a Mich hops farmer you might have a chance at a mature crown, or a LARGE rhizome, which would maybe get you a head start on the first year, but nonetheless you will be starting without a root system, so the first year is not going to produce much, especially the Hallertau variety.

However, any head start will still be a benefit and you might see a much better 2nd year with a good sized rhizome or crown.

**barhoc11** · 01-23-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Homercidal

Freshops and others sell rhizomes online in Feb.

If you get them fomr another homebrewer, or form a Mich hops farmer you might have a chance at a mature crown, or a LARGE rhizome, which would maybe get you a head start on the first year, but nonetheless you will be starting without a root system, so the first year is not going to produce much, especially the Hallertau variety.

However, any head start will still be a benefit and you might see a much better 2nd year with a good sized rhizome or crown.

That is a good point, does anyone have rhizomes around the Royal Oak area that I could purchase or trade for some beer?

derte · 01-23-2012, 03:54 PM

I heard great leaks hops is the best, you can get a 6 pack of crowns for about 50 bucks. Crowns for what I am reading are actually the plant not a root cutting. Also seems the ones they are selling are already matured for 1 year so the first year should be pretty productive. http://www.ebay.com/sch/ausman123/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

I am not affiliated with them, but i suggested them since he was so helpful in answering my questions. I have already pre-ordered some crowns

**barhoc11** · 01-23-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by derte

I heard great leaks hops is the best, you can get a 6 pack of crowns for about 50 bucks. Crowns for what I am reading are actually the plant not a root cutting. Also seems the ones they are selling are already matured for 1 year so the first year should be pretty productive. http://www.ebay.com/sch/ausman123/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

I am not affiliated with them, but i suggested them since he was so helpful in answering my questions. I have already pre-ordered some crowns

Thanks, they look promising and for $20 plus shipping I can get 2 crowns.

**wolverinebrewer** · 01-23-2012, 11:54 PM

Hopman's in Waterford are now taking orders at $4.99 ea.

kb8wgb · 01-24-2012, 11:33 PM

I second Great Lake Hops. I was over to their place a week ago, to check out their operation. Great people to deal with and very nice plants. i ended up getting 15 crowns to start growing trials with this spring.

**barhoc11** · 01-25-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kb8wgb

I second Great Lake Hops. I was over to their place a week ago, to check out their operation. Great people to deal with and very nice plants. i ended up getting 15 crowns to start growing trials with this spring.

I think I am going to order some crowns from them, just curious as to what you are doing with these crowns until springtime?