I would really suggest investing a few buck in a carboy brush. It will save you hours of hassle. Try picking up some Oxiclean Free (good) or PBW cleaner (best) and let your carboy soak. You'll probably get most if not all of the critters off with those. Again though, your best option is a...
I live in Fair Oaks so that's a drive for you. The LHBS is Folsom Brewmeister. I just was there and picked up two Willamette, two Cascade and two Goldings. It looks like they're going fast. I think they'll take reservations because they asked me if I had reserved any. They are on the web so...
I just received an email from my LHBS that they have Willamette, Cascade and Goldings in. I was going to wait until next year to start growing but between this thread and the email I think the brewing gods are calling. I've learned not to ignore them. I'm assuming that if they (LHBS) have...