tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50537633870908320242011-11-27T19:49:09.051-05:00This blog is dedicated to the endeavor of growing hops to be used in the Home Brewing Process. In order to address the Hops shortage; I was asked to grow, harvest, and dry hops to be used in my friend Doug's Home Brews.Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-48927922275047390842010-03-22T19:41:00.000-04:002010-03-22T19:41:19.145-04:002010-03-22T19:41:19.145-04:00Spring has finally arrived in Connecticut.&nbsp; A hard lesson I learn growing up in the Northeast, is having the patience to wait until the last threat of frost before working on the plants.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Generally speaking if you are planting, the best time is the end of April.&nbsp; The Old Farmers' Almanac gives a date for CT of 4/25.&nbsp; Below is a chart from their website with growing information.&nbsp; Here's the link:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.almanac.com/content/frost-chart-united-states">http://www.almanac.com/content/frost-chart-united-states</a><br /> <br /> <br /> What I normally do in spring is apply manure as a top dressing to my hop plants.&nbsp; Other people I know use chemical fertilizers made for garden vegetables.&nbsp; I will give more info when I get closer to that time.<br /> <br /> <br /> <table><tbody> <tr><th>City</th> <th>State</th> <th>Growing Season<br /> (Length in Days)</th> <th>Last Frost<br /> Spring</th> <th>First Frost<br /> Fall</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mobile</td> <td>AL</td> <td>272</td> <td>Feb. 27</td> <td>Nov. 26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Juneau</td> <td>AK</td> <td>133</td> <td>May 16</td> <td>Sept. 26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Phoenix</td> <td>AZ</td> <td>308</td> <td>Feb. 5</td> <td>Dec. 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tucson</td> <td>AZ</td> <td>273</td> <td>Feb. 28</td> <td>Nov. 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pine Bluff</td> <td>AR</td> <td>234</td> <td>Mar. 19</td> <td>Nov. 8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Eureka</td> <td>CA</td> <td>324</td> <td>Jan. 30</td> <td>Dec. 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sacramento</td> <td>CA</td> <td>289</td> <td>Feb. 14</td> <td>Dec. 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>San Francisco</td> <td>CA</td> <td>*</td> <td>*</td> <td>*</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Denver</td> <td>CO</td> <td>157</td> <td>May 3</td> <td>Oct. 8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hartford</td> <td>CT</td> <td>167</td> <td>Apr. 25</td> <td>Oct. 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wilmington</td> <td>DE</td> <td>198</td> <td>Apr. 13</td> <td>Oct. 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Miami</td> <td>FL</td> <td>*</td> <td>*</td> <td>*</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tampa</td> <td>FL</td> <td>338</td> <td>Jan. 28</td> <td>Jan. 3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Athens</td> <td>GA</td> <td>224</td> <td>Mar. 28</td> <td>Nov. 8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Savannah</td> <td>GA</td> <td>250</td> <td>Mar. 10</td> <td>Nov. 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Boise</td> <td>ID</td> <td>153</td> <td>May 8</td> <td>Oct. 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chicago</td> <td>IL</td> <td>187</td> <td>Apr. 22</td> <td>Oct. 26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Springfield</td> <td>IL</td> <td>185</td> <td>Apr. 17</td> <td>Oct. 19</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Indianapolis</td> <td>IN</td> <td>180</td> <td>Apr. 22</td> <td>Oct. 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>South Bend</td> <td>IN</td> <td>169</td> <td>May 1</td> <td>Oct. 18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Atlantic</td> <td>IA</td> <td>141</td> <td>May 9</td> <td>Sept. 28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cedar Rapids</td> <td>IA</td> <td>161</td> <td>Apr. 29</td> <td>Oct. 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Topeka</td> <td>KS</td> <td>175</td> <td>Apr. 21</td> <td>Oct. 14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lexington</td> <td>KY</td> <td>190</td> <td>Apr. 17</td> <td>Oct. 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monroe</td> <td>LA</td> <td>242</td> <td>Mar. 9</td> <td>Nov. 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>New Orleans</td> <td>LA</td> <td>288</td> <td>Feb. 20</td> <td>Dec. 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Portland</td> <td>ME</td> <td>143</td> <td>May 10</td> <td>Sept. 30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Baltimore</td> <td>MD</td> <td>231</td> <td>Mar. 26</td> <td>Nov. 13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Worcester</td> <td>MA</td> <td>172</td> <td>Apr. 27</td> <td>Oct. 17</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lansing</td> <td>MI</td> <td>140</td> <td>May 13</td> <td>Sept. 30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marquette</td> <td>MI</td> <td>159</td> <td>May 12</td> <td>Oct. 19</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Duluth</td> <td>MN</td> <td>122</td> <td>May 21</td> <td>Sept. 21</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Willmar</td> <td>MN</td> <td>152</td> <td>May 4</td> <td>Oct. 4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Columbus</td> <td>MS</td> <td>215</td> <td>Mar. 27</td> <td>Oct. 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vicksburg</td> <td>MS</td> <td>250</td> <td>Mar. 13</td> <td>Nov. 18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jefferson City</td> <td>MO</td> <td>173</td> <td>Apr. 26</td> <td>Oct. 16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fort Peck</td> <td>MT</td> <td>146</td> <td>May 5</td> <td>Sept. 28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Helena</td> <td>MT</td> <td>122</td> <td>May 18</td> <td>Sept. 18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Blair</td> <td>NE</td> <td>165</td> <td>Apr. 27</td> <td>Oct. 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>North Platte</td> <td>NE</td> <td>136</td> <td>May 11</td> <td>Sept. 24</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Las Vegas</td> <td>NV</td> <td>259</td> <td>Mar. 7</td> <td>Nov. 21</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Concord</td> <td>NH</td> <td>121</td> <td>May 23</td> <td>Sept. 22</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Newark</td> <td>NJ</td> <td>219</td> <td>Apr. 4</td> <td>Nov. 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Carlsbad</td> <td>NM</td> <td>223</td> <td>Mar. 29</td> <td>Nov. 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Los Alamos</td> <td>NM</td> <td>157</td> <td>May 8</td> <td>Oct. 13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Albany</td> <td>NY</td> <td>144</td> <td>May 7</td> <td>Sept. 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Syracuse</td> <td>NY</td> <td>170</td> <td>Apr. 28</td> <td>Oct. 16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fayetteville</td> <td>NC</td> <td>212</td> <td>Apr. 2</td> <td>Oct. 31</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bismarck</td> <td>ND</td> <td>129</td> <td>May 14</td> <td>Sept. 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Akron</td> <td>OH</td> <td>168</td> <td>May 3</td> <td>Oct. 18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cincinnati</td> <td>OH</td> <td>195</td> <td>Apr. 14</td> <td>Oct. 27</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lawton</td> <td>OK</td> <td>217</td> <td>Apr. 1</td> <td>Nov. 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tulsa</td> <td>OK</td> <td>218</td> <td>Mar. 30</td> <td>Nov. 4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pendleton</td> <td>OR</td> <td>188</td> <td>Apr. 15</td> <td>Oct. 21</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Portland</td> <td>OR</td> <td>217</td> <td>Apr. 3</td> <td>Nov. 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Carlisle</td> <td>PA</td> <td>182</td> <td>Apr. 20</td> <td>Oct. 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Williamsport</td> <td>PA</td> <td>168</td> <td>Apr. 29</td> <td>Oct. 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kingston</td> <td>RI</td> <td>144</td> <td>May 8</td> <td>Sept. 30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Charleston</td> <td>SC</td> <td>253</td> <td>Mar. 11</td> <td>Nov. 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Columbia</td> <td>SC</td> <td>211</td> <td>Apr. 4</td> <td>Nov. 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rapid City</td> <td>SD</td> <td>145</td> <td>May 7</td> <td>Sept. 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Memphis</td> <td>TN</td> <td>228</td> <td>Mar. 23</td> <td>Nov. 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nashville</td> <td>TN</td> <td>207</td> <td>Apr. 5</td> <td>Oct. 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amarillo</td> <td>TX</td> <td>197</td> <td>Apr. 14</td> <td>Oct. 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Denton</td> <td>TX</td> <td>231</td> <td>Mar. 25</td> <td>Nov. 12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>San Antonio</td> <td>TX</td> <td>265</td> <td>Mar. 3</td> <td>Nov. 24</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cedar City</td> <td>UT</td> <td>134</td> <td>May 20</td> <td>Oct. 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Spanish Fork</td> <td>UT</td> <td>156</td> <td>May 8</td> <td>Oct. 12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Burlington</td> <td>VT</td> <td>142</td> <td>May 11</td> <td>Oct. 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Norfolk</td> <td>VA</td> <td>239</td> <td>Mar. 23</td> <td>Nov. 17</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richmond</td> <td>VA</td> <td>198</td> <td>Apr. 10</td> <td>Oct. 26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Seattle</td> <td>WA</td> <td>232</td> <td>Mar. 24</td> <td>Nov. 11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Spokane</td> <td>WA</td> <td>153</td> <td>May 4</td> <td>Oct. 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Parkersburg</td> <td>WV</td> <td>175</td> <td>Apr. 25</td> <td>Oct. 18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Green Bay</td> <td>WI</td> <td>143</td> <td>May 12</td> <td>Oct. 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Janesville</td> <td>WI</td> <td>164</td> <td>Apr. 28</td> <td>Oct. 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Casper</td> <td>WY</td> <td>123</td> <td>May 22</td> <td>Sept. 22</td> </tr> </tbody> </table><strong>* Frosts do not occur every year.</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-4892792227504739084?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YwuoXpaAem3-CVtLOwhjySaqbNE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YwuoXpaAem3-CVtLOwhjySaqbNE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YwuoXpaAem3-CVtLOwhjySaqbNE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YwuoXpaAem3-CVtLOwhjySaqbNE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/jbi2srl4GjI" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-is-in-air.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-80220253959415490882010-03-03T20:06:00.001-05:002010-03-03T20:10:45.267-05:002010-03-03T20:10:45.267-05:00So I found this link to <a href="http://hbd.org/abnormal/reference/The%20Ultimate%20Hop%20Chart.pdf"><b>THE ULTIMATE HOP CHART</b></a>.<br /> The chart is very comprehensive, giving:<br /> <ul><li>Name&nbsp;</li> <li>Alpha Acid %</li> <li>Typical Beer Styles</li> <li>Possible Substitutions</li> <li>Flavor Description</li> </ul>The chart is one of the better references I have found, I hope you enjoy.<br /> <br /> <b>Just wondering, what hops do you use in your "signature" brews?&nbsp; Any unusual combination that you think works really well?&nbsp; Comment back and share...</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Radical-Brewing-Recipes-World-Altering-Meditations/dp/0937381837?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=theh0ae-20&amp;link_code=bil&amp;camp=213689&amp;creative=392969" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ASIN=0937381837&amp;tag=theh0ae-20" /></a><br /> This is a great book, with good historical information as well as a great guide to how to put together recipes.<br /> <br /> Get it at Amazon.com <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Radical-Brewing-Recipes-World-Altering-Meditations/dp/0937381837?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=theh0ae-20&amp;link_code=btl&amp;camp=213689&amp;creative=392969" target="_blank">Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=theh0ae-20&amp;l=btl&amp;camp=213689&amp;creative=392969&amp;o=1&amp;a=0937381837" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-8022025395941549088?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Z6vg2qwSA4U-FT6wGvO1FCRjUA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Z6vg2qwSA4U-FT6wGvO1FCRjUA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Z6vg2qwSA4U-FT6wGvO1FCRjUA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Z6vg2qwSA4U-FT6wGvO1FCRjUA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/izpUuRDGIT4" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-choose-your-hops.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-13808800979459211012010-02-28T10:42:00.000-05:002010-02-28T10:42:59.225-05:002010-02-28T10:42:59.225-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/S4qO6NiclII/AAAAAAAAARY/fVGzmoXc-pg/s1600-h/DouglasWawrzynski.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/S4qO6NiclII/AAAAAAAAARY/fVGzmoXc-pg/s320/DouglasWawrzynski.jpg" /></a>My good friend Doug is running for AHA Governing Committee Representative.&nbsp; If you are a member of the American Homebrewers Association, please consider voting for him.&nbsp; I believe you would be hard-pressed to find a better candidate.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> His profile can be seen using the following link:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/membership/aha-governing-committee/douglas-wawrzynski-candidate-profile">Doug's AHA Profile</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-1380880097945921101?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j97PFajSJAY3C2k3_ucIyRWDACY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j97PFajSJAY3C2k3_ucIyRWDACY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j97PFajSJAY3C2k3_ucIyRWDACY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j97PFajSJAY3C2k3_ucIyRWDACY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/wcmNq4FAaH0" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2010/02/douglas-wawrzynski-for-aha-governing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-3752801602088281622010-02-27T19:48:00.000-05:002010-02-27T19:48:55.849-05:002010-02-27T19:48:55.849-05:00I made a few new designs in my line of Homebrewing T-shirts.&nbsp;<br /> Check them out at <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/redcardgear/5595199">http://www.cafepress.com/redcardgear/5595199</a><br /> <br /> The link at the right isn't an ad.&nbsp; Red Card Gear is my T-shirt business, specializing in Soccer &amp; Homebrewing t-shirts.&nbsp; Here are a couple of my new designs that I though you might like.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/S4m8wcXejTI/AAAAAAAAARI/oC7HRRHisHw/s1600-h/rein.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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width="200" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-375280160208828162?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Qq040pf1hncG35ijWNUKAnUQHsk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Qq040pf1hncG35ijWNUKAnUQHsk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Qq040pf1hncG35ijWNUKAnUQHsk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Qq040pf1hncG35ijWNUKAnUQHsk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/FnUIrYfuILY" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2010/02/homebrew-t-shirts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-60039296373934582622010-02-26T20:02:00.002-05:002010-02-27T20:00:23.875-05:002010-02-27T20:00:23.875-05:00<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/S4hs50IwpqI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/Q5FckHs4kAg/s1600-h/August+101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/S4hs50IwpqI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/Q5FckHs4kAg/s320/August+101.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Some beautiful Cascade Hops from one of my plants.&nbsp; This was year 1 for these Rhizomes.&nbsp; I have high hopes for them next year.</span>&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">To recap, I have 4 Brewers Gold and 2 Cascade.&nbsp; My plans for this year are to add 2 more Cascade and 2 Fuggle.</span><br /> <br /> <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=theh0ae-20&amp;o=1&amp;p=8&amp;l=bpl&amp;asins=1580170102&amp;fc1=000000&amp;IS2=1&amp;lt1=_blank&amp;m=amazon&amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;bc1=000000&amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">I have used this book </span><span style="font-size: large;">extensively </span><span style="font-size: large;">for info, and highly recommend it.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-6003929637393458262?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/l3WJAIGdP0mfyDLx9PsokkwQuMY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/l3WJAIGdP0mfyDLx9PsokkwQuMY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/l3WJAIGdP0mfyDLx9PsokkwQuMY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/l3WJAIGdP0mfyDLx9PsokkwQuMY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/Z9jjaId5YlA" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2010/02/cascade-hops.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-45434623920183603932010-02-26T15:26:00.000-05:002010-02-26T15:26:08.862-05:002010-02-26T15:26:08.862-05:00The more I try to stay away, the more I am drawn back to this blog...Could this be the final attempt?&nbsp; I guess I can't be sure.&nbsp; Honestly, my intention was never to withdraw myself from the blog.&nbsp; The difficult thing which seems to occur, a balance of:&nbsp; family - career - and hobbies.&nbsp; While I haven't stopped my efforts to grow my own hops...the communication of this hobby obviously ceased for some time.<br /> <br /> I am happy to report that my year 2 yield was better than expected.&nbsp; I lost a substantial amount of the Cascade plants when I moved, but the Brewer's Gold came in with force.&nbsp; So much force that my trellises came down with them!&nbsp; Looking towards year 3, I will be planting more varieties, reinforcing my trellises, and looking into a more effective drying method.<br /> <br /> The updates will come weekly, with planning first, then documentation of growth, and hopefully another successful year!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-4543462392018360393?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2mVIvJaXh08iRshttXkJMe0t1T4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2mVIvJaXh08iRshttXkJMe0t1T4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2mVIvJaXh08iRshttXkJMe0t1T4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2mVIvJaXh08iRshttXkJMe0t1T4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/bOCiEms-Iz4" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2010/02/time-flies-by.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-59329486650452377462009-02-25T19:30:00.004-05:002009-02-25T19:36:00.903-05:002009-02-25T19:36:00.903-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SaXjrACY90I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/ILQgTNZQ3jQ/s1600-h/cake+haven.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 59px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SaXjrACY90I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/ILQgTNZQ3jQ/s200/cake+haven.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306898063809902402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I owe a shout out to Cake Haven for the awesome Hop Cake. You can see her work at: <a href="http://www.cakehaven.com/">www.cakehaven.com</a><br /><br />If you live near Danbury, Connecticut and want a cake that will blow your friends and family away, give Francine a call!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-5932948665045237746?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GzHnzGhE8YXFKPJ_ZxDd5aDL7Eo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GzHnzGhE8YXFKPJ_ZxDd5aDL7Eo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GzHnzGhE8YXFKPJ_ZxDd5aDL7Eo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GzHnzGhE8YXFKPJ_ZxDd5aDL7Eo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/R3WiRhwlYJ8" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2009/02/who-made-that-hop-cake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-40852682509095385432009-02-25T19:22:00.003-05:002009-02-25T19:27:39.813-05:002009-02-25T19:27:39.813-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SaXg64oIooI/AAAAAAAAAOA/hWhEnf63ivc/s1600-h/ommegang_logo_banner.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 91px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SaXg64oIooI/AAAAAAAAAOA/hWhEnf63ivc/s200/ommegang_logo_banner.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306895038163755650" border="0" /></a><br />In this month's Watcha Drinkin...I indulged in the Ommegang Abbey Ale. Truly a delicious beer from an impressive brewery. Check them out at: <a href="http://www.ommegang.com/index.php">www.ommegang.com</a><br /><div class="para_title"><br /></div><table align="left" border="0"></table><i><br /><br /></i>"Ommegang, our first brew, was inspired by the centuries-old brewing practices of the Belgian Trappist monks. This burgundian brew gives off a variety of aromas, including plum and cinnamon, and packs in flavors such as caramel, toffee, and licorice. At 8.5% abv, it is known to cause spontaneous meditation."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-4085268250909538543?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/t5KmUxbDEP9pdYkrhm9u9Ifm1FU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/t5KmUxbDEP9pdYkrhm9u9Ifm1FU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/t5KmUxbDEP9pdYkrhm9u9Ifm1FU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/t5KmUxbDEP9pdYkrhm9u9Ifm1FU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/HPSjdQQvBik" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2009/02/watcha-drinkin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-61245023332254812452009-01-24T18:46:00.004-05:002009-01-24T18:53:12.907-05:002009-01-24T18:53:12.907-05:00<div><br /></div><br /><div>So yeah, I turned 30 this year. Most people would be discouraged, but I couldn't be happier. I am still young and I got a party at a Brew Pub as well as a really sweet cake.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295011139968225714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXuok9-K0bI/AAAAAAAAANo/RANZ4dEp8Nk/s200/cake.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div>I would like to thank Curt from <a href="http://www.hookerbeer.com/">Thomas Hooker Brewery</a>, as well as the <a href="http://www.cbhbrew.com/torrington">Cambridge House Brew Pub</a> for an awesome event. Be sure to check them both out...great places and great beer. Definitely try Hooker's <a href="http://www.hookerbeer.com/beers/#noreaster-lager">Nor'Easter Brew</a>...It is spectacular!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295012528719967906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXup1zeYtqI/AAAAAAAAANw/Y4ri2Y4uBxg/s200/nor-easter.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-6124502333225481245?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/C8hhLCTihbYeo5ZVLkOjG_Xonq4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/C8hhLCTihbYeo5ZVLkOjG_Xonq4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/C8hhLCTihbYeo5ZVLkOjG_Xonq4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/C8hhLCTihbYeo5ZVLkOjG_Xonq4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/hFKEOFDJ2Lw" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-of-those-days.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-59142511881950270502009-01-24T18:41:00.003-05:002009-01-24T18:45:30.871-05:002009-01-24T18:45:30.871-05:00Here are the pictures I promised from the first year's harvest. I know it was small, but I have high hopes for next year!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunm_iOuzI/AAAAAAAAANY/eUZcJ01GyGs/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295010075236023090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunm_iOuzI/AAAAAAAAANY/eUZcJ01GyGs/s200/6.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295010077082644386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunnGaf76I/AAAAAAAAANg/vCF5BXWe1xo/s200/ry%253D400.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunm0_NI1I/AAAAAAAAANQ/lZIkxTA_s5Y/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295010072404763474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunm0_NI1I/AAAAAAAAANQ/lZIkxTA_s5Y/s200/9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunm1mPh-I/AAAAAAAAANI/GPQtODPF96c/s1600-h/10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295010072568498146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunm1mPh-I/AAAAAAAAANI/GPQtODPF96c/s200/10.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunmlBG57I/AAAAAAAAANA/BrJbJuENvwU/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295010068117776306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SXunmlBG57I/AAAAAAAAANA/BrJbJuENvwU/s200/2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-5914251188195027050?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qNZMYqLmyYxVo2BNRW6TaefVv2Y/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qNZMYqLmyYxVo2BNRW6TaefVv2Y/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qNZMYqLmyYxVo2BNRW6TaefVv2Y/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/qNZMYqLmyYxVo2BNRW6TaefVv2Y/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/rMt0HA2LDEs" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com1http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2009/01/harvest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-10809080085520026652009-01-02T14:24:00.003-05:002009-01-02T14:42:19.539-05:002009-01-02T14:42:19.539-05:00Well, its been a crazy 2008...new job, 1st Child (Nicholas is now 4 months old and doing very well), the launch of Home Brewing Perspectives, a new hobby (I finally have all the equipment I need to start brewing...), and I'm not even 100% sure of what else...it has been a blur. Needless to say, I'm ready to take it down a notch and enjoy 2009. <br /><br /><strong>As a wise man once said.."I must confess, I could use some rest, I can't run at this pace very long..."</strong> <span style="font-size:85%;">if you know where this quote comes from, you are definitely my kind of person and we should probably share a beer sometime.</span><br /><br />As the first order of business for 2009: Doug and I are finally making good on our promise...the Podcast will re-launch this month, with a more "manageable" recording schedule. <br /><br />My plans for this year as far as hops goes could be changing, with the possibility of me moving...I'll try to transplant the rhizomes, but it will be a scary task in the midst of a New England winter. The Brewer's Gold that I planted in my father's garden should come back stronger with the possibility of a better yield. <br /><br />I'll have to re-think my planting if I am in the new house once I get to inspect the property more closely and do some soil tests.<br /><br />Have a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2009...I'm sure we will be in touch<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-1080908008552002665?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Zy4EeOjhlNFLNynkfrqMrJUtRhA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Zy4EeOjhlNFLNynkfrqMrJUtRhA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Zy4EeOjhlNFLNynkfrqMrJUtRhA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Zy4EeOjhlNFLNynkfrqMrJUtRhA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/TZZ48am4GxY" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-new-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-50488614089832402522008-10-29T19:45:00.002-04:002008-10-29T19:51:32.585-04:002008-10-29T19:51:32.585-04:00I will keep the blog posting relatively short. Doug and I are getting together shorty to record another episode of Home Brewing Perspectives. We are both really psyched to get the show rolling again. <br /><br />My Cascade Hops never seemed to recover from the animal attack. Once the possum dug up my rhizomes, they never seemed to recover. I only got small vines (maybe 3 feet tall) and obviously no harvest.<br /><br />I was luckier with the Brewer's Gold that I planted in my father's garden. We got solid growth, 5 vines at least 8 feet tall. The harvest was small (probably about 20 cones total), but I am completely confident that they will be coming back next year stronger with a larger harvest...pictures and more details to come.<br /><br />Let me know how your harvest was this year. I hope most of you were luckier than I was this year!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-5048861408983240252?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/xg46hMUU-BPzlySqoMJXvUld3OY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/xg46hMUU-BPzlySqoMJXvUld3OY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/xg46hMUU-BPzlySqoMJXvUld3OY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/xg46hMUU-BPzlySqoMJXvUld3OY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/URGipRAkJgo" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/10/so-story-goes-something-like-this.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-42256963462206764882008-10-29T19:36:00.004-04:002008-10-29T19:43:05.790-04:002008-10-29T19:43:05.790-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SQj0C8GkcTI/AAAAAAAAALk/ulHAlAW2FxY/s1600-h/Nicholas+038.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SQj0C8GkcTI/AAAAAAAAALk/ulHAlAW2FxY/s200/Nicholas+038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262724495913021746" border="0" /></a><br />So I think this is a valid excuse for falling off the face of the earth. Apologies to all the followers of this blog. Something crazy happens when you have your first child and everything else takes a back seat. Nicholas was born on 8/21/08...from the day of his birth he has consumed every waking minute of my "free" time. Hobbies didn't even cross my mind. He is now 2 months old and I finally feel like I have some time on my hands. I am back in work, and have a whole lot of catching up to do with a lot of people. <br /><br />My tragic hop update is coming soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-4225696346220676488?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NtKN3QwCDJFbMQPXuXCfEjfb5lU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NtKN3QwCDJFbMQPXuXCfEjfb5lU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NtKN3QwCDJFbMQPXuXCfEjfb5lU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NtKN3QwCDJFbMQPXuXCfEjfb5lU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/wndwgK-F-RY" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/10/back-in-swing-of-things.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-29175787278668812152008-07-30T08:26:00.003-04:002008-07-30T08:35:51.126-04:002008-07-30T08:35:51.126-04:00Wow, it has been some time since my last post. It seems to me that I have been full of unfulfilled promises regarding this blog...but honestly there are times when life gets crazy and something has to hit the back-burner. Unfortunately the blog is what suffered. I am happy to report that things are getting under control (for now), but my wife and I only have 2 1/2 weeks until the birth of our first child so I don't necessarily expect things to get easier anytime soon. SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME OVER THE NEXT MONTH OR SO! Doug and I will get back on track soon. Enough of that though...as for the hops.<br /><br />The 2 rhizomes that were attacked by the possum are apparently dead. This is very unfortunate since the vines on these 2 rhizomes were the largest. The good news is the "forgotten" rhizomes which were left in pots on my porch are growing like crazy. I am in the process of building a new trellis to support them. Whats funny to me is that these 2 rhizomes were not "cared" for in any of the so called necessary methods. It just goes to show, sometimes plants just need a lot of sunlight, water, and to be left alone! Pictures to follow once trellis construction is done!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-2917578727866881215?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AUGcUJSpIcUR9IjzHO9zUuDUqKg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AUGcUJSpIcUR9IjzHO9zUuDUqKg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AUGcUJSpIcUR9IjzHO9zUuDUqKg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AUGcUJSpIcUR9IjzHO9zUuDUqKg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/UNOaVjYPqB0" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com2http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/07/missing-in-action.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-44307479301319199692008-06-26T21:55:00.002-04:002008-06-26T21:57:30.408-04:002008-06-26T21:57:30.408-04:00I've plugged in 2 new images that Mike from Collinsville sent. Looks like his hops are coming in nicely. Check out his slideshow in the sidebar...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-4430747930131919969?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4glhF6NAGWz127nBsWIygvnqG5I/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4glhF6NAGWz127nBsWIygvnqG5I/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4glhF6NAGWz127nBsWIygvnqG5I/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4glhF6NAGWz127nBsWIygvnqG5I/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/if1SaHCNWwk" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/06/updates-from-mike-from-collinsville.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-30726479940161848542008-06-24T08:37:00.005-04:002008-06-24T08:48:32.512-04:002008-06-24T08:48:32.512-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SGDr5UG46WI/AAAAAAAAAIw/ZIUkEARZQBk/s1600-h/t-shirt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SGDr5UG46WI/AAAAAAAAAIw/ZIUkEARZQBk/s200/t-shirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215427738377709922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SGDr5oW7o7I/AAAAAAAAAI4/OFLRnGqZ6Aw/s1600-h/t-shirt+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SGDr5oW7o7I/AAAAAAAAAI4/OFLRnGqZ6Aw/s200/t-shirt+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215427743813706674" border="0" /></a><br />We briefly discussed some "baby" clothes that I sent to Doug's son Luke. In case anyone is interested, I've made them available for sale! They are also available as body suits and bibs.<br /><br />Check out the link if your interested. I promise all proceeds will go to beer and brewing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/redcardgear/5595199">http://www.cafepress.com/redcardgear/5595199</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-3072647994016184854?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pVxwcHKCItlMHr3lrt37j9wFz-4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pVxwcHKCItlMHr3lrt37j9wFz-4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pVxwcHKCItlMHr3lrt37j9wFz-4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pVxwcHKCItlMHr3lrt37j9wFz-4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/O3chV6Devzg" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/06/home-brewing-baby-gear.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-82110536040320733162008-06-24T07:53:00.002-04:002008-06-24T08:20:45.985-04:002008-06-24T08:20:45.985-04:00If you haven't listened to the podcast...(yes, we're back and recording) check it out! There is a story at the end in the Hop Corner that is definitely worth a listen. In the next few days I will post the story up here as well, but for now...I'll push for everyone to listen the the new episode!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-8211053604032073316?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PLAdPuZ62i-k55nFTIuCeiPqKug/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PLAdPuZ62i-k55nFTIuCeiPqKug/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PLAdPuZ62i-k55nFTIuCeiPqKug/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PLAdPuZ62i-k55nFTIuCeiPqKug/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/m-ZcsAiNuv4" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/06/story.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-63626918249900199732008-06-23T14:25:00.002-04:002008-06-23T14:30:58.861-04:002008-06-23T14:30:58.861-04:00I got an update from Josh. He's changed his <span style="font-style: italic;">Hops Tracking</span> to its own blog (separate from brewtech). Both are worth a read...especially if you want to be depressed about your hops growing. Either Josh is a master gardener, or its the soil in Oklahoma...either way he has some impressive plants.<br /><br />Here's the link to his new blog. I've also updated it in the sidebar of my blog.<br /><a href="http://hopflavor.blogspot.com/">http://hopflavor.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-6362691824990019973?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hQuVMI7B_Zvg9yQ7W2pIY0DDeA0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hQuVMI7B_Zvg9yQ7W2pIY0DDeA0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hQuVMI7B_Zvg9yQ7W2pIY0DDeA0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hQuVMI7B_Zvg9yQ7W2pIY0DDeA0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/ASrwfoOkgVA" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/06/update-from-josh-from-tulsa-ok.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-36873546501352501972008-06-23T14:04:00.004-04:002008-06-23T14:15:18.159-04:002008-06-23T14:15:18.159-04:00<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Sorry for the delay in the postings. Things got crazy busy at the end of the school year, but now I'm on vacation so I should have lots of time to update and add pictures...<br /><br />These pictures were taken about 4 weeks ago. As you can see the growth isn't great...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SF_nehYZSGI/AAAAAAAAAII/e_oVvgAOUxA/s1600-h/IMG_0612.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SF_nehYZSGI/AAAAAAAAAII/e_oVvgAOUxA/s320/IMG_0612.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215141405061105762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SF_nfISEBSI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/kWKRO7kn6ho/s1600-h/IMG_0615.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SF_nfISEBSI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/kWKRO7kn6ho/s320/IMG_0615.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215141415503529250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SF_nfe_3EXI/AAAAAAAAAIY/YmQcFqp_QdE/s1600-h/IMG_0613.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SF_nfe_3EXI/AAAAAAAAAIY/YmQcFqp_QdE/s320/IMG_0613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215141421601198450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SF_nfmr7omI/AAAAAAAAAIg/tc6qbALcSpw/s1600-h/IMG_0614.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lZeS9rpkOO4/SF_nfmr7omI/AAAAAAAAAIg/tc6qbALcSpw/s320/IMG_0614.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215141423665095266" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-3687354650135250197?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wk9OSAMfQ9swn2mLNv2e3cZTkd8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wk9OSAMfQ9swn2mLNv2e3cZTkd8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wk9OSAMfQ9swn2mLNv2e3cZTkd8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wk9OSAMfQ9swn2mLNv2e3cZTkd8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/hO1cFSvOD70" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/06/pictures-pictures-pictures.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-68125122764576879542008-06-11T18:04:00.002-04:002008-06-11T18:06:38.670-04:002008-06-11T18:06:38.670-04:00Check it out! Josh from Tulsa, OK has sent a link to his blog. Another great resource in our quest to eliminate the hops shortage!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-6812512276457687954?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hCIOVv8bECDTZwm3SudZDne0mW0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hCIOVv8bECDTZwm3SudZDne0mW0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hCIOVv8bECDTZwm3SudZDne0mW0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hCIOVv8bECDTZwm3SudZDne0mW0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/H76PivYt5LU" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-link.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-47932090473031310532008-06-06T16:43:00.003-04:002008-06-06T16:48:36.996-04:002008-06-06T16:48:36.996-04:00So really this has nothing to do with hops, but I wanted to extend an online congratulations to Doug and Sarah. They had a healthy baby boy and are now getting settled into a new lifestyle.<br /><br />Hopefully his brew days won't take too big of a hit. The podcast may be on a short hiatus while Doug, Sarah, and Luke get settled in...but that will end up being Doug's call!<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who e-mailed me, I will be responding to them this weekend. I need to do a little research for JJ...<br /><br />FYI...only 8 more days of school(which is work for me)!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-4793209047303131053?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8nkJFDvEEmESabl-aLjtylr9HVQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8nkJFDvEEmESabl-aLjtylr9HVQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8nkJFDvEEmESabl-aLjtylr9HVQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8nkJFDvEEmESabl-aLjtylr9HVQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/4ZSD5B3VUAI" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/06/nothing-to-do-with-hops.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-86765325221199159842008-05-27T08:02:00.002-04:002008-05-27T08:06:10.679-04:002008-05-27T08:06:10.679-04:00I've added a permanent link to Pantsville. Brian is a regular listener to the podcast and is tracking his own hops growing project on his blog. He also keeps logs of all his brewing...this blog is completely worth the read. Check it out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-8676532522119915984?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yH2UJvkWMpZky8abQlKYwDrU1lw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yH2UJvkWMpZky8abQlKYwDrU1lw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yH2UJvkWMpZky8abQlKYwDrU1lw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yH2UJvkWMpZky8abQlKYwDrU1lw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/1XBt4NLJRDk" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-link.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-19962509759427999252008-05-26T18:39:00.002-04:002008-05-26T18:47:18.025-04:002008-05-26T18:47:18.025-04:00So finally, (way later than planned), all my hops rhizomes have been planted. After taking a long look at the space issues in my yard, I decided to split the rhizomes and have my father plant some in his garden. <br /><br />The 4 Brewer's Gold rhizomes all went into my father's garden. He built 4 single post trellis with a "T" at the top of each. There are 2 lines going up in a "V" to the T's.<br /><br />The Cascade rhizomes were planted in my yard. I planted them as planned, but did make one change...Since I had trees very close to where I wanted to put the posts, I decided to use the trees as posts. This decision was made for 2 reasons. 1. - to help the system "blend in" with my yard more and 2. - because there were too many roots and rocks to get a deep enough hole in the ground. I am happy with the outcome though...<br /><br />As previously promised, and this time I mean it, pictures will be up shortly. I'm in my last couple of weeks of work (did I mention I love being a teacher?) so time is suddenly on my side!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-1996250975942799925?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v-1sixniZzFy_wNJG-GWwumpp_I/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v-1sixniZzFy_wNJG-GWwumpp_I/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v-1sixniZzFy_wNJG-GWwumpp_I/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v-1sixniZzFy_wNJG-GWwumpp_I/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/6cXQpKMyLSM" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/05/hops-rhizomes-are-in-ground-that-is.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-18103468896963357192008-05-14T17:54:00.004-04:002008-05-14T17:56:45.702-04:002008-05-14T17:56:45.702-04:00Check it out! JJ from Carrboro, NC has sent in pictures of his Hops growing project. I wish I had a NC growing season. Now we're just looking for people from a few more regions. Anyone growing Hops outside the US? That would be awesome...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-1810346889696335719?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TDVGnAS-VoSbj1-SEjtZdRzI9ME/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TDVGnAS-VoSbj1-SEjtZdRzI9ME/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TDVGnAS-VoSbj1-SEjtZdRzI9ME/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TDVGnAS-VoSbj1-SEjtZdRzI9ME/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/3Pnuhr6iJ2g" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com0http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/05/another-gallery.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053763387090832024.post-89462289571621410412008-05-13T21:45:00.003-04:002008-05-13T22:04:57.752-04:002008-05-13T22:04:57.752-04:00I've added the first "Hops Project" to the blog. Many thanks to Mike from Collinsville, IL for the pictures. They will be running as a slide show in the sidebar. Mike has agreed to send me updates throughout the summer to track his progress...hopefully we will get a few more people from different regions to do the same. I guess this puts some pressure on me to get some of my pictures up. The only problem is I'm feeling a little depressed because Mike's plants are so far ahead of mine...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5053763387090832024-8946228957162141041?l=hopcone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/psNXXd7Oo7pbHVH8ZXmf9Tct0PY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/psNXXd7Oo7pbHVH8ZXmf9Tct0PY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/psNXXd7Oo7pbHVH8ZXmf9Tct0PY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/psNXXd7Oo7pbHVH8ZXmf9Tct0PY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHopConeCometh/~4/Qg1qhDlcP0Y" height="1" width="1"/>Mike the Hop Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12730736388948911978noreply@blogger.com2http://hopcone.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-slideshow.html