#92: Tales From the Hopyard Vol. 1
Weird stories from 10+ years of consulting in the hops business. Coffin oasts, Bette Midler and Camry tractors. Names have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent.
Tag: hop yard
#91: Stuff You Don’t Know You Need
It’s time to go shopping! No sexy stuff like tractors and balers; this week we make an Amazon wish list of pipettes, gloves, scales and first aid kits.
#89: Photosynthesis
Well sure, you know that light is essential for healthy plant growth. Do you know why and all the big words that go along with it? Professor James is in the house!
#88: Collaboration (Again)
We last spoke about brewery collaborations waaaay back in episode #2. The pandemic has opened up new opportunities for these cross-brewery partnerships so we’re revisiting the whys and hows of these pairings.
#87: Expansion
How do you know when it’s time to take that next step? There are many different ways to grow, and many reasons to do it. Also, since this is us, there are lots of misleading reasons that should be red flags and make you think twice.
#86: Irrigation
How are you getting water to your plants? Do you know how to optimize your path from source to yard? Well, well, well. Let’s talk about it.
#85: Taking Control of your Information Destiny
When are your cones ready to harvest? How much water should you use? What happens when you spray here but not there? Well you did the same things last year, do you remember what happened? Were you taking notes to refer back to now? Take control of your Information Destiny (patent-pending @hopnology).
#84: Friends & Family
We get personal with some stories about owning a business with your friends and family. How do you separate your personal life from your business?
#83: Dan Carey of New Glarus Brewing
We had the privilege of speaking with New Glarus Brewing founder Dan Carey in early September (he lost a bet). The video is also available on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/VHFYi6H3NaA
#82: Post-Harvest Cleanup
Huzzah, harvest is done and I can leave the field until March! Wait, what?