Has anyone brewed with green (as in not yet ripe) hops? I have a couple of hop bines that produce a very modest amount of hops. I usually brew one batch of wet hopped ale annually.
They won't be ready to pick for at least 3-4 weeks but I've noticed that they have a very minty, green tea aroma now that fades as they ripen. They are Willamette, Cascade and Saaz. They all grow together and, like I said, only produce about 8 or so oz dried (poor soil).
I really enjoy that wet, green hop flavor and was wondering if I harvest earlier, if I could really push that "green" flavor.
They won't be ready to pick for at least 3-4 weeks but I've noticed that they have a very minty, green tea aroma now that fades as they ripen. They are Willamette, Cascade and Saaz. They all grow together and, like I said, only produce about 8 or so oz dried (poor soil).
I really enjoy that wet, green hop flavor and was wondering if I harvest earlier, if I could really push that "green" flavor.