Rhizomes in SE Michigan

[barhoc11]

It is about that time to start ordering Rhizomes from what I hear/see. I am in SE Michigan and want to start out with some Cascades and Hallertau as those fit my styles best. Does anyone in the area grow any of these varieties?

On a side note, does anyone know of a local supplier of these? From what I have read, it is better to buy these locally to increase the first year harvest?

Sorry for all the questions but I am new at this and appreciate any help. Thanks!

 

[Revvy]

On a side note, does anyone know of a local supplier of these?

All lot of folks in S.E. Michigan order them through Cap N Cork. They only do it for a limited time, and usually announce when to place you orders. Talk to Andy there and find out when. You can email over there at [email protected]

 

[barhoc11]

All lot of folks in S.E. Michigan order them through Cap N Cork. They only do it for a limited time, and usually announce when to place you orders. Talk to Andy there and find out when. You can email over there at [email protected]

Thanks, I have a gift certificate for them so I will check them out for Rhizomes.

 

[Homercidal]

Freshops and others sell rhizomes online in Feb.

If you get them fomr another homebrewer, or form a Mich hops farmer you might have a chance at a mature crown, or a LARGE rhizome, which would maybe get you a head start on the first year, but nonetheless you will be starting without a root system, so the first year is not going to produce much, especially the Hallertau variety.

However, any head start will still be a benefit and you might see a much better 2nd year with a good sized rhizome or crown.

 

[barhoc11]

Freshops and others sell rhizomes online in Feb.

If you get them fomr another homebrewer, or form a Mich hops farmer you might have a chance at a mature crown, or a LARGE rhizome, which would maybe get you a head start on the first year, but nonetheless you will be starting without a root system, so the first year is not going to produce much, especially the Hallertau variety.

However, any head start will still be a benefit and you might see a much better 2nd year with a good sized rhizome or crown.

That is a good point, does anyone have rhizomes around the Royal Oak area that I could purchase or trade for some beer?

 

[derte]

I heard great leaks hops is the best, you can get a 6 pack of crowns for about 50 bucks. Crowns for what I am reading are actually the plant not a root cutting. Also seems the ones they are selling are already matured for 1 year so the first year should be pretty productive. http://www.ebay.com/sch/ausman123/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

I am not affiliated with them, but i suggested them since he was so helpful in answering my questions. I have already pre-ordered some crowns

 

[barhoc11]

I heard great leaks hops is the best, you can get a 6 pack of crowns for about 50 bucks. Crowns for what I am reading are actually the plant not a root cutting. Also seems the ones they are selling are already matured for 1 year so the first year should be pretty productive. http://www.ebay.com/sch/ausman123/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

I am not affiliated with them, but i suggested them since he was so helpful in answering my questions. I have already pre-ordered some crowns

Thanks, they look promising and for $20 plus shipping I can get 2 crowns.

 

[wolverinebrewer]

Hopman's in Waterford are now taking orders at $4.99 ea.

 

[kb8wgb]

I second Great Lake Hops. I was over to their place a week ago, to check out their operation. Great people to deal with and very nice plants. i ended up getting 15 crowns to start growing trials with this spring.

 

[barhoc11]

I second Great Lake Hops. I was over to their place a week ago, to check out their operation. Great people to deal with and very nice plants. i ended up getting 15 crowns to start growing trials with this spring.

I think I am going to order some crowns from them, just curious as to what you are doing with these crowns until springtime?

 

[Labratbrew]

It is about that time to start ordering Rhizomes from what I hear/see. I am in SE Michigan and want to start out with some Cascades and Hallertau as those fit my styles best. Does anyone in the area grow any of these varieties?

On a side note, does anyone know of a local supplier of these? From what I have read, it is better to buy these locally to increase the first year harvest?

Sorry for all the questions but I am new at this and appreciate any help. Thanks!

Ive been saying this on other posts... But you can't go wrong with great lakes hops. The crowns look like 5-6 thick rhizomes combined... Trust me theyre bigger than your hand is! I'm going to order another 50 crowns from them hopefully this coming spring!

 

[kb8wgb]

I think I am going to order some crowns from them, just curious as to what you are doing with these crowns until springtime?

The crowns that i got are dormant, so i have them in my garage. The garage never gets below freezing. I check to make sure they aren't drying out.

 

[jfrank85]

I'm from central south Michigan, just north of south bend, and i grew Chinook, cascade, and centennial last year with no problems.

 

[drhookmec]

Has anyone had any luck growing Hallertau in michigan?

From what I've read this verity doesn't do to good around here.

 

[jfrank85]

I'd email great lakes hops and ask what they do for theirs, they sell the crowns so im positive they have had success with that type.

 

[Greatlakeshops]

For best pricing check out our Facebook page If you're local enough, drop on by - I have some stock that is too big to ship! (unless you're a millionaire) If not, you can pre-order and put in the date you want them shipped . . .

If rhizomes are your thing - I recommend Freshops or Northwest - good suppliers.

 

[jfrank85]

^ This is why I will buy the remainder of my hops from them. Keep it in MI.

 

[kb8wgb]

^ This is why I will buy the remainder of my hops from them. Keep it in MI.

Looks like you'll have to do a road trip up to Zeeland. There are some Good brewery's along the way. You'll have a good time checking out GLH operations.

 

[AgingHopster]

Since I am stocking up for our co-op, I'll be making a road trip to Great Lakes Hops on March 2-3. March 3rd I'll be at the Michigan Hops Growers and Microbrewer's Symposium in Hickory Corners MI. You may wish to attend as well, it's open to the public but you must RSVP ASAP. On this road trip I plan on picking up 100 or more crowns and some bails of rice hulls they have a good deal on which I will make available to people in SE MI. If anyone would like to put their order in ahead of time please pm me or contact me on facebook.com/AgingHopster. Otherwise see me when I get back, I'll have some crowns for sale. Does anyone have any particular variety they would like to see available in SE MI? Let me know ASAP. Also, I'm picking up a grain order on this road trip, get in touch with me and let me know what you need by around Feb 20-25 if you'd like to get in on co-op prices. You are invited to attend our meeting Feb 11th (see facebook for more info).

Cheers!