I like beer! - IPA’s and similar atm, but i drink most beer. Looking in to start brewing myself (having a kit at home) I’m also looking in to growing my own hops.

Do you have any recommendations on what verity? Something that could be used for many different brews but have a distinct taste.

  • SpiderShoeCult@sopuli.xyzMEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Welcome! This is why I love homebrewing - there’s so many paths to explore that you never get bored unless you really want to.

    I’ve limited knowledge on hop growing, I seem to recall however that some hop varieties may be under patent, so might be difficult to source for growing purposes.

    I myself am quite partial to Simcoe since it has a relatively high alpha acid content so you’d use less for bittering than for example Saaz. I also like the flavour of Simcoe when people use it for aroma and dry hopping. I might be mistaken but I think it may have gone out of patent protection.

    • uhtoom@sopuli.xyzOPEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Simcoe sounds really interesting (found descriptions mentioning oranges and pine)! Its available in a local brewing shop so i will absolutely try it! Can’t find the seeds on the first google try - but if i like it I’m sure there is a way to get them (=

        • bees_knees@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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          2 years ago

          Actually I’d suggest buying hop plants. They are more established than rhizomes, so you will get hops sooner! I bought mine from great lakes hops I think and I would recommend them. I currently grow teamaker hops.