summersolstice
Well-Known Member
We had our annual hops picking party yesterday afternoon. Our local brewery, Thuderhead, entered into a partnership with a local farmer 3-4 years ago and Thuderhead committed to buying all the hops grown in the farly small corner of a cornfield. This year was the largest harvest so far, producing 300 pounds of Cascades. A Lincoln, NE brewery (Empyrean Ales) purchased 50 pounds for their own use.
We had about 25-30 people attend the party and we were able to cut the hops, pick, and weigh them in about 3 hours. Four kegs of beer keep the participants well lubricated. This year's harvest will result in an IPA.
We had about 25-30 people attend the party and we were able to cut the hops, pick, and weigh them in about 3 hours. Four kegs of beer keep the participants well lubricated. This year's harvest will result in an IPA.