Another "what hops should I grow" thread

[kurds_2408]

Gonna grow hops for the first time this year. Since I just moved and am still unpacking and don't really have my place and it's landscaping figured out I'm just gonna start with one plant in a big pot. Prolly transplant to ground next year and get more. I live in Colorado and wanted to know what strain I should grow. I'm a big wheat bear guy. Belgium Wit, Honey wheat, American wheat, gonna try a lemon shandy this summer. Also gonna throw in the occasional Irish red and milk stout. Maybe a cream ale or blonde for mowing days. What do yo guys think? And if I can get plants from GreatLakes or another sight should I do that over rhizomes?

 

[bionut]

I don't know how good will be in a Wit beer, but from my experience i would recommend you to grow Cascade, as it's grow very well in almost any conditions.

 

[thaymond]

Definitely use Great Lakes Hops crowns. Quick service and great results. I used Mt. Hood in my American wheats and Raspberry wheats. Its an available crown through GLH. Do some recipe research and see what hops are more commonly used in those styles. If you're going to go through the trouble of growing hops, you want to be able to use them in a brew you like. Good luck!