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I have a “cascade” bought from a second supplier in the middle of two legit cascades. It’s noticeably less vigorous, lighter green, different leaf shape, and a pronounced red vein. Can I get a ball park of varieties to consider what I have here. First is cascade second is “cascade”

I have hops in some wooden boxes set level into a slope. I noticed the soil level drop about 3-5 inches below the wood between the three boxes. Everything is fine and popping up but next year I’d like to bring that back up. Will I be fine removing the mulch layer and leveling up the soil end of...

I have a 10 month old and I haven’t brewed since she was 1 month. It’s been difficult to find the time. What are some great time saving tips for a new dad so I can have a bottle with my babe?

So here we are after a long tiring weird 2020 and the hops are sprouting up big time. I grew cascades chinooks and nuggets and they all are reaching for the twine now with a dozen or more shoots at each site. Last year I trained any growth from the rhizome plantings to maximize leaf set and...

I have one gallon of cider in bottles in the fridge stalling carbonation after sweetening with FAJC a few days ago. This Saturday I thought about dumping all bottles into a crockpot, add some dark rum, N some fresh cider maybe a couple mulled spice bags for my brothers fiancées 30th party...

Since we are in the harvest season I’m starting this thread to discuss all things post harvest and overwinter care. Whether you’re in pots or in the ground. Growing zone 6a, I have first year plants in both and would like to hear from you guys. Some topics I’d like to discuss are: Alternative...

I took on yet another hobby this year starting shiitake mushroom oak logs. If anyone is interested in the process I’d be happy to share. Has anyone tried one of these brews? What style was it? I’d love to use my homegrown in a batch. Thanks.

My wife has this bentonite clay mask in her collection. Can I use this stuff for clearing? I’m only hesitant because it’s sold as a beauty product and I’ve never used bentonite before and I’m currently fermenting sake. It looks like it’s pure. Is this still the right stuff? I’d hate to buy some...

Hey guys, I decided to give making sake a try and document it to reference for future batches, learn along the way, and maybe help others get a start. I really enjoy the taste of the drink and hope to make this a routine in the wintertime like they do in Japan. It’s all about temperature...

I just received two cascade rhizomes and one nugget and have planted them in the ground early due to the trending warmer temps here in CT. I will be uploading pictures of the process as I go. I’d recommend you check out chop and brew growing hops episodes on YouTube as well as Gridlocked’s old...