Which variety to plant.

[Genacide]

I currently have 5 cascade and 2 Mt Hood planted and doing very well and have room for 2 more (preferably the same variety). What would be a good choice to diversify? I brew all across the spectrum from light ales, to very hoppy IPAs (more aroma than bitter), to dark stouts/porters. I'm also interested in getting my moneys worth. Planting a variety that costs more to purchase over another variety at the LHBS.
Thoughts?

 

[cram]

Chinook and Nugget are readily available and vigorous growers, so they might be worth your consideration. I tend to like Centennial most, but they're not as foolproof in my experience.

 

[brewcat]

You could try Columbus.

 

[Rypcord]

I was given 1 Centennial, 1 Cascade, and 1 Chinook rhizome. The Chinook and Cascade are doing great. The Centennial died.

I was given 2 more Chinooks by Troegs/Sunny Brae. They are absolutely not growing _at_all_ ....upwards anyway, don't know about root growth. But their also not dying or looking bad either.

 

[thaymond]

Cascade, chinook, zeus (CTZ) and Nugget are great for me. I'd like to get my hands on centennial once I have more room.

Sorry to hear that your experience with centennial is bad. I read it can be very picky. I had bad luck with Willamette. I could never get it to grow or produce anything.

 

[Genacide]

I wouldn't mind attempting a variety that's difficult to grow just for the challenge.