FREE Hop Growing Resources
Are you wanting to grow your own hops at home? Here’s a list of free resources to help you learn how. If you keep reading there are also sources for rhizomes and lots more about hops.
FREE Hop Growing Resources
- MoreBeer – Free Guide on growing hops – available via the documents section of any hop rhizome offering
- Small Scale & Organic Hop Production via the University of California – PDF File
- Oregon State University Hop Resources
- Growing Hops in the Home Garden from Oregon State – PDF File
- Growing Hops at Home from Cornell University
- Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh from Michigan State University
- Michigan Fresh Growing Hops from Michigan State University – PDF File
- How to Grow Hops at Home from the AHA
- Hops a guide for new growers – PDF – this is from Australia and more geared toward commercial growers, but lots of interesting info
- Growing and Curing Hops – PDF File – via the USDA
Sourcing Rhizomes
Pictured – MoreBeer’s Rhizome Pre Sale – Check it out
A few retailers have an annual rhizome pre-sales. The earlier you “hop” (did you see what I did there) on these sales, the better. That will give you a better chance to reserve the varieties you want to grow in your hop garden.
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- MoreBeer – selection includes complete hop growing kits
- Amazon
- Great Fermentations
- Beer & Wine Hobby
- eBay can also be a good source for rhizomes – search hop rhizomes. Look for a seller with good feedback.
Books and Resources: Learn about Hops and Growing Your Own Ingredients:
- The Homebrewer’s Garden, 2nd Edition: How to Grow, Prepare & Use Your Own Hops, Malts & Brewing Herbs
- The Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Hops, Malts, and Brewing Herbs
- Sustainable Homebrewing: An All-Organic Approach to Crafting Great Beer
- Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More
- Hop Growing from BYO — Digital Download
- Home Hop Growing Online Boot Camp with Eric Sannerud
Books & Resources about Hops
Note that these titles aren’t necessarily focused on growing on planting rhizomes. They are more about hops in general.
- For The Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops (Brewing Elements)
- The New IPA: Scientific Guide to Hop Aroma and Flavor
- The Book of Hops: A Craft Beer Lover’s Guide to Hoppiness
- Hop Variety Handbook: Learn More About Hops…Create Better Beer.
- MoreBeer’s Massive List of Hops
All About Hop Rhizomes
video from MoreBeer accessible via the Cascade Rhizome page, scroll down
Hop Deals!
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