djfriesen
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I have the opportunity to order hop rhizomes through my local HBS. I am interested in getting some input from all of you as to what I should get. I don't have access to he list of available varieties, but we can take a philosophical slant: should I order something I'll use a ton of, or something that might otherwise be difficult to obtain in the future.
As I understand the process, the early crops will be small, but will increase each year. So in the short term, I would benefit from having a more rare rhizome. Conversely, in the long term, I would have a huge supply, so I would benefit more from having a variety that I use frequently and in large amounts.
What are peoples' thoughts? I suppose it really hinges on what specific varieties are available. I'll post this now, and update the thread as soon as I can find the rhizome list. Any input would be welcomed. Thanks.
Available rhizomes:
Brewers Gold
Cascade
Chinook
Columbus
Galena
Mt. Hood
Nugget
Sterling
Willamette
Centennial
Fuggle
Glacier
Golding
Hallertau
Magnum
Northern Brewer
As I understand the process, the early crops will be small, but will increase each year. So in the short term, I would benefit from having a more rare rhizome. Conversely, in the long term, I would have a huge supply, so I would benefit more from having a variety that I use frequently and in large amounts.
What are peoples' thoughts? I suppose it really hinges on what specific varieties are available. I'll post this now, and update the thread as soon as I can find the rhizome list. Any input would be welcomed. Thanks.
Available rhizomes:
Brewers Gold
Cascade
Chinook
Columbus
Galena
Mt. Hood
Nugget
Sterling
Willamette
Centennial
Fuggle
Glacier
Golding
Hallertau
Magnum
Northern Brewer