I enjoy many disparate beer styles. Along with the usual APA's and IPA's, I love the English, Belgian, and German styles with those spicy and earthy hops. I live in the Willamette Valley, where the majority of U.S. hops are grown, and I have no doubt that I can grow the U.S. citrusy and floral hops with great success.
I'm worried, however, that Tettnang, Fuggles, or Saaz grown in Oregon will not taste like the Tettnang, Fuggles, and Saaz I'm used to. Do you think this is a legitimate concern? Have any of you grown a hop traditionally endemic to Europe and had it taste and smell right? Thanks.
I may decide just to grow my own C hops and buy the others, but I'd rather grow them all.
I'm worried, however, that Tettnang, Fuggles, or Saaz grown in Oregon will not taste like the Tettnang, Fuggles, and Saaz I'm used to. Do you think this is a legitimate concern? Have any of you grown a hop traditionally endemic to Europe and had it taste and smell right? Thanks.
I may decide just to grow my own C hops and buy the others, but I'd rather grow them all.