Hopnology Classic: Fantasy Hopyard
This was a fun “what if” episode. If you could have anything in your hopyard, what would it be? You’ll be surprised at the pain points that come up early.
The practical application of scientific principles to the art of hop agriculture and brewing science
This was a fun “what if” episode. If you could have anything in your hopyard, what would it be? You’ll be surprised at the pain points that come up early.
What’s more fun than watching James fight with people online? Listening to him fight with a computer.
We’re on a Sciency Science roll and this week it’s about thiols. More of the magic that exists in your hops if you only know where to look.
There are so many variables in your yard, and they all work in tandem with each other. That’s why the answer is so often “it depends”. What does it depend *on* though? Two new episodes in a row? Hmm. That’s curious…..
The latest issue gave us a treasure trove of topics, including gluten free brewing, non-beer products from breweries, and Gregg’s favorite topic of “pumpkin” beer.
Such a fun episode, reflecting on all of our observations of watching hop growers try to sell to breweries.
Harvested, dried and pelletized. Now what do you do with them?
A deep dive into harvesters, and a look back to Gregg’s first major rant.
We say goodbye to Vermont legend Ray McNeil. Then, how to resist the Bright and Shiny allure of new hopyard tools – or maybe they’re just toys?
More listener mail! Sprayers, tractors and other fun toys.