Last year we had our first, small hop harvest. The hops we planted in spring yielded about the same as the hops growing wild in the hedgerows, and we got about the same again from our friend Skip, who planted hops at the Kilts Farm that he has been restoring for years.
That gave us enough to learn some lessons about picking, drying and packaging. There wasn't really enough to sell, but plenty to give to friends who brew beer at home. This paid off handsomely in good will and in beer.
We haven't tasted it all yet, but every brew that we have tried has been delicious. And we have a favorite label, from Skip Hop Ale, brewed by a friend in Florida. The beer was smooth and pleasantly hoppy. The label is a work of art. Thanks Craig!
MK
