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New funds going into the aroma hop breeding program!! https://www.brewersassociation.org/press-releases/brewers-association-funds-public-hop-breeding-program/

Kind of a south/mid-atlantic event that Jeanine usually manages to get some good speakers at. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-south-atlantic-hops-conference-tickets-26084925715

This event sold out pretty quickly last year so don't wait if you're interested in learning about hop growing. https://sacramento.cropmobster.com/alert/2nd-annual-growing-hops-workshop-march-25-sonoma-county/

For anyone who wants to increase the number of plants they grow without having to buy them, this is probably one of the easiest ways to do it. Essentially, what you're doing is to take one of the many shoots that emerge from your crown each spring, and instead of training it up a string or...

If you thought John's Beard Beer was a little strange, check this out: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/03/30/Polish-company-to-brew-beer-from-Czech-models-vagina-bacteria/2681459340879/

Here's a pretty interesting podcast that deals mainly with the efforts of some of the start-up hop farms getting established outside the PNW. Also some interviews with brewers, educators etc. on brewing related topics. http://www.trellistotable.com/

Great addition to Alice's Restaurant after a day of giving thanks for all the great beer we have to chose from here in the USA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYO76bVuITw

Has anyone split a 5gal batch between 2 kegs and force carbonated them? I have about 8 selections of hops grown from seed that all have very unique/desirable aromas. Not having large amounts of some of them, I've decided the best way to assess aroma would be to brew a generic pale ale and dry...

Has anyone seen this: http://www.gomadhops.com/, and do you think it will work? A few years ago something similar was proposed but never seemed to materialize: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/video/hops-drops-promise-to-make-cheap-beer-taste-better/1435988969001

For the Michigan and Ohio folks out there interested in checking out some local hop farms, Here's two:http://www.ohgg.org/open-house.pdf.pdf and http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/06/flint-area_hops_farm_to_host_o.html The Michigan operations are a few years ahead of Ohio when...

Great job Dan. When's the sequel coming out, maybe you'll have a speaking part, haha! Have a great harvest~ http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3689083909001/craft-beer-industry-increases-demand-for-hops/#sp=show-clips

Finally got around to training a Chinook today and found a Downy Mildew infected shoot. Kinda odd because we haven't had any rain to speak of in a few weeks and the humidities have been relatively low. The number of shoots and the density of foliage on this particular crown most likely added...

Dreaming of you! http://www.theageofmammals.com/burgers/

I just happened to see this article today and wanted to share. Dr. Al has devoted his life to breeding hops and this may help answer many of the questions folks have about hops in general along with some solid breeding information. http://faculty.agron.iastate.edu/fehr/HOCP/27HOCP.pdf

A down home favorite that's guaranteed to be the hit of your party from my favorite online personality: . No double-dipping allowed!!

With some nice weather and a little time this weekend I buried three 5 gal buckets that had rhizomes planted in them this past Spring. The first two I had no problem lifting but the last one was anchored. After a little digging I was able to keep the majority of the roots in tact so I decided...

I just noticed that Dave got in some of the new crop: http://www.freshops.com/. Centennial, Fuggle and Magnum with more to come in the next few weeks. Have at it!

I just found a really good video featuring Al Haunold and Dave Wills who comment on just what it takes to develop new varieties and other matters concerning the hop industry. Grab a beer and enjoy!

Being that we haven't had a Winter so far, I used the day to do some digging as the little girls are starting to wake up. These Canadian Redvines were planted last Spring and were, for the most part, planted horizontally to see if they'd elongate any. Just to show y'all what happens over one year.

Found this informative article about some of what goes on behind the scenes before a new variety comes to market: Q&A with Hops Farmer Jason Perrault - Imbibe Magazine