Octang
Well-Known Member
I just got an email from my mom this morning, a guy she works with is an awesome gardener and he decided to grow some hops. Since he doesn't brew at all, when my mom mentioned that I brew he offered to give me all of the hops that he is harvesting this fall, for free.
However, he doesn't know what kind of hops they are. He said it was a vine when he bought it and it was labeled "beer hops".
How will I be able to determine what he grew? Will my LHBS be able to tell?
Is there anything else I should know about using home grown hops? I understand they need to be air dried and then put in air tight bags in the freezer.
However, he doesn't know what kind of hops they are. He said it was a vine when he bought it and it was labeled "beer hops".
How will I be able to determine what he grew? Will my LHBS be able to tell?
Is there anything else I should know about using home grown hops? I understand they need to be air dried and then put in air tight bags in the freezer.