Hop Arbor DIY

turfguy1969 · Jun 14, 2007

Made this over the past two weekends. it's 8 high by 8 wide by 4 deep. About 125$ for everything. I told the SWMBO she could put some roses or another flower vine on the other post. I've got three hops plants growing. It' s pressure treated so in the spirit of beer this baby was wee heavy to put up!!

DeathBrewer · Jun 14, 2007

killer. we're still trying to run cables to the top of the house so the hops can grow up and Up AND UP!!!

illnastyimpreza · Jun 25, 2007

wow now thats DIY !

how do you think home grown hops will compare to those you can buy in a store?

turfguy1969 · Jun 25, 2007

one can only dream. I am trying to save money at every chance with this hobby.

smoke76 · Jun 26, 2007

What kind of climate do Hops need to grow?

david_42 · Jun 26, 2007

Looks good. The hops should hit the top & head for the other side. They don't get too large in diameter, so they won't tend to pry the lattice apart.

Pedro- · Jun 26, 2007

isn't there any danger in using pressure treated wood with something your going to use directly in your beer?

Arsenic ale anyone? :cross:

Looks great though!

the_bird · Jun 26, 2007

drouillp said:
isn't there any danger in using pressure treated wood with something your going to use directly in your beer?

Arsenic ale anyone? :cross:

Looks great though!

IIRC, they don't use arsenic in PT wood anymore. Now, I'm sure they replaced it with something equally hardcore, but I personally wouldn't worry about it one bit (especially once the PT dries out; if it were still wet, I might think twice).

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