scorchingice
Well-Known Member
Hello everyone. I am new to the forums and starting to seriously get into brewing beer. I have made over 6 batches "Not saying that is a lot, however it is enough to know I want to do this from now on."
Currently I purchase kits that are "Partial Mash" I slow steep the already prepared Cracked grains for an hour at a certain temperature range, then Boil full blast for an hour, etc. I am sure you know the routine well.
Anyhow I have not tried to purchase an All grain kit yet and I am fully aware this is the most advanced method to making beer and the most challenging. I will practice a few times by buying kits to see how it goes However I have no doubts that I want to do this full time and take pride in my beer, So.....
I would like to Grow my own Hops and grains and literally make full batches of beer from the stuff I have grown myself. "Well not the yeast, I will still buy that
Anyhow, I have noticed that finding the hop rhizomes can be difficult and have not fully researched growing my own grains "Which I hope will be easier to find sources of those that of hops".
Can anyone tell me good places to research information for going all out like this?
I hope this is ok to ask, I am trying to get people to promote places but can anyone tell me good places to buy the hop rhizomes and grains?
I will research which style of grains and hops I wish to grow myself. Just general info for buying, growing, and maintaining would be great.
Also do I need to plant fresh rhizomes each year ? are hops and grains considered annuals or perennials etc? and can I save my own rhizomes once I get some growing in the first place etc?
I do know I will need to build a Gazebo type structure for the hops to climb while growing. I have researched some, just not all the way. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks...
Brian
Currently I purchase kits that are "Partial Mash" I slow steep the already prepared Cracked grains for an hour at a certain temperature range, then Boil full blast for an hour, etc. I am sure you know the routine well.
Anyhow I have not tried to purchase an All grain kit yet and I am fully aware this is the most advanced method to making beer and the most challenging. I will practice a few times by buying kits to see how it goes However I have no doubts that I want to do this full time and take pride in my beer, So.....
I would like to Grow my own Hops and grains and literally make full batches of beer from the stuff I have grown myself. "Well not the yeast, I will still buy that
Anyhow, I have noticed that finding the hop rhizomes can be difficult and have not fully researched growing my own grains "Which I hope will be easier to find sources of those that of hops".
Can anyone tell me good places to research information for going all out like this?
I hope this is ok to ask, I am trying to get people to promote places but can anyone tell me good places to buy the hop rhizomes and grains?
I will research which style of grains and hops I wish to grow myself. Just general info for buying, growing, and maintaining would be great.
Also do I need to plant fresh rhizomes each year ? are hops and grains considered annuals or perennials etc? and can I save my own rhizomes once I get some growing in the first place etc?
I do know I will need to build a Gazebo type structure for the hops to climb while growing. I have researched some, just not all the way. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks...
Brian