Donald asks…
How do you grow hops?
I want to grow my own hops (I live in southeastern Michigan) how would I go about this?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Http://www.freshops.com/gardening.html
good luck – great hobby
(hic)
William asks…
Homebrewers: Will my hop rhizomes grow this year?
Last season I planted 6 hop rhizomes to grow my own hops. I planted too late and 5 of the 6 plants didn’t take… no vines, no nothing.
Do I have a chance of them coming up this year, or is it a lost cause? I’m planting new ones this year regardless, but I won’t be able to get some of the varietals I’d like, such as Tettnang or Columbus.
Any input is appreciated.
Cheers!
GardenersCardiff answers:
I think it depends on how bad your winter was, and how lucky you are. Planting anything late is a tricky business. Good luck with the new crop.
Carol asks…
What is the best book to get if I want to start Home Brewing beer?
I want to start Home Brewing in my basement. I live in Wisconsin, and hops and other ingredients are readily available, I also have enough land that I can also grow some of my own grains and hops as well. I love beer, darker the better, and I love the rewards of hard work. Any suggestions will be well rewarded with 2 points, possibly 10.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Hands down, Papazian’s book, already recommended. Marty Nachel’s book Homebrewing for Dummies, isn’t bad either. After you get those two, consider the one from the Seven Barrel Brewery (for the recipes) and Brian Kunath’s book Fearless Brewing (for the tables). You can also get good information from the http://byo.com website.
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Maria asks…
any home brewers out there?
Hops shortage effecting you? We are ready to plant our own. Will take a full year to establish. Any of you growing your own hops?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Tried growing last year, but I planted too late and 5 out of 6 didn’t even sprout. Unfortunately, hop shortage means rhizomes for growing your own are in shortage, too. My LHBS doesn’t even know what they’ll be getting, but I’d love to get Cascade, Cenetennial, Columbus, and Hallertauer.
If you do get some, plant in pots in your kitchen near the window (if you’re in a northern region) so they can begin sprouting early and you won’t have to worry about frost…
Donna asks…
has anyone here ever tried home brewing (beer, of course)?
I wnat ot try it, i wanted to know from someone with experience if it is hard, easy, or what. Where can i get the ingredients? Is it hard to grow your own hops& barley?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Hi, Capt, many answers here are very good and home brewing is very rewarding.
If you live in a major metro area no doubt there are home brew shops you can visit. People there are friendly and helpful with much information and beer wisdom.
Most ‘hard’ items can be used over and over again for many years.
I’m brewing now at a place called You Brew-It using THEIR equipment, cookers, coolers and lagering facilities. Then I CAN it with their canner. It’s great and there might be a place like this wherever you are. I recommend this method although brewing at your place can produce excellent results.
Http://www.westcoastubrew.com/
or
http://www.ubrewit.com.au/
or
http://www.thebeerfactory.com.au/index.html
Some good home brew info here ::
http://www.realbeer.com/edu/homebrewing/
Yes, it’s hard to grow your own hops and barley – it takes years to grow hop vines big enough to use, and barley takes a lot of equipment.
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Donald asks…
Do you really need a CO2 generator for your aquarium or will most easy grow plants do on there own?
i am hopping to add many plants to my 20 gal long tank and i have nutrient substrate and i dont really wanna spend more money on a co2 generator do i really need one?
GardenersCardiff answers:
No,you don’t need one. A properly organised aquarium means getting the balance right….the volume and surface area of the water,the quantity of fish and plants,the temperature,and the light. When it’s right it is a self-sustaining mini ecological system. Fish droppings feed the plants and the plants help to oxygenate the water for the fish.The volume and surface area are governed by the size and shape of the tank….everything else follows from that. It’s best to get your plants growing first before any fish are put in….when it’s nicely settled in a week or so,then it’s time for some fish. Snails and catfish help to keep the glass and gravel clean,..biological vaccuum cleaners..haha….and a decent filter and aerator is normally required,but in a large tank properly balanced even that isn’t strictly necessary. Lakes and seas manage quite well without them. Getting the balance that good however is a bit of a struggle,so we take the easy way and get a filter and aerator.
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