G gkeusch Well-Known Member Joined Nov 23, 2007 Messages 166 Reaction score 8 Jul 10, 2013 #1 Can someone tell me what the rough bulk density of fresh-picked hops is? I'm looking forward to my first harvest and noodling around with drying set-ups. Thanks!
Can someone tell me what the rough bulk density of fresh-picked hops is? I'm looking forward to my first harvest and noodling around with drying set-ups. Thanks!
nagmay Well-Known Member Joined Aug 8, 2011 Messages 483 Reaction score 403 Location Portland Jul 10, 2013 #2 I recently stumbled upon some good resources from the University of Vermont on this subject. Hops should be picked when they have 20-25% dry matter (75-80% moisture) and then dried to 88-92% dry matter (8-12% moisture) for long term storage. Details: http://blog.uvm.edu/hoppenin/2012/08/24/hop-harvest-readiness/ Calculator: http://www.uvm.edu/extension/agriculture/engineering/?Page=hopscalc.html Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfUYXu4-0-s&feature=youtu.be
I recently stumbled upon some good resources from the University of Vermont on this subject. Hops should be picked when they have 20-25% dry matter (75-80% moisture) and then dried to 88-92% dry matter (8-12% moisture) for long term storage. Details: http://blog.uvm.edu/hoppenin/2012/08/24/hop-harvest-readiness/ Calculator: http://www.uvm.edu/extension/agriculture/engineering/?Page=hopscalc.html Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfUYXu4-0-s&feature=youtu.be
day_trippr The Central Scruuuutinizer HBT Supporter Joined May 31, 2011 Messages 44,466 Reaction score 32,295 Location Stow, MA Jul 10, 2013 #3 To address the actual question, a gallon of fresh picked cones from my Chinook, Centennial and Cascades plants has been averaging 14 ounces weight... Cheers!
To address the actual question, a gallon of fresh picked cones from my Chinook, Centennial and Cascades plants has been averaging 14 ounces weight... Cheers!
nagmay Well-Known Member Joined Aug 8, 2011 Messages 483 Reaction score 403 Location Portland Jul 10, 2013 #4 So... entering 14oz into the calculator, yields about 3.425oz target dry weight for day_tripprs gallon of hops. If it's lower, either the hops were over dried - or - picked too soon.
So... entering 14oz into the calculator, yields about 3.425oz target dry weight for day_tripprs gallon of hops. If it's lower, either the hops were over dried - or - picked too soon.
OP OP G gkeusch Well-Known Member Joined Nov 23, 2007 Messages 166 Reaction score 8 Jul 11, 2013 #5 day_trippr said: To address the actual question, a gallon of fresh picked cones from my Chinook, Centennial and Cascades plants has been averaging 14 ounces weight... Cheers! Click to expand... That's just what I needed, thanks!
day_trippr said: To address the actual question, a gallon of fresh picked cones from my Chinook, Centennial and Cascades plants has been averaging 14 ounces weight... Cheers! Click to expand... That's just what I needed, thanks!