Chop & Brew - Episode 06: Growing Hops at Home (Part 1)

[@goodgnarfun]

Great video guys and thanks for letting us know your homebrewtalk handles. I searched and found ted and Paul’s threads and that combined with this video really helped me feel confident in growing some hops and expanding my hobby. I love the idea of something ornamental and harvestable nevermind the fact that it’s going in some brew! I can’t thank you guys enough. My handle is beerisgud on homebrewtalk and I started a thread to just document my project if anyone wants to check it out or help me along the way!

[@ChopAndBrew]

Woah! I haven't thought to have people include their HBT handles in years, probably since this video. That is a great reminder. Thanks, Jon!

[@MrLesterbenz]

Sold n Done! Thanks Chip...yet another hobby to piss my wife off with :)

[@pointmieser]

Helpful video. Many thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ChopAndBrew]

@@pointmieser Good luck with your hop season! We're getting into harvest mode here in the US.

[@TheACanning]

Chip Walton - The videographer version of Charlie P! Keep spreading the wisdom and good word of brew! Keep on choppin'! You, my friend, are a living legend.

[@joelblea4992]

I'm growing hops this year. You just taught me 99% of what I need to know. Great video. Thanks!

[@Akerfeldt77]

i'm loving this show, man, great episode. Plus I got 7 years of videos left to watch. Glad you kept it alive after brewing tv, my guy. Great stuff.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Glad you tracked it down. Now catch up! Hahahaha.

[@jetpuffed47]

Best video I have found on all of you tube to grow hops.

[@ChopAndBrew]

That's a huge compliment. Thanks!

[@danishhenry486]

Thanks for the Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you researched - Patlarny Gardening Expert Principle (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good one off guide for learning how to expand your produce with the clever art of aquaponics without the headache. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cooworker after a lifetime of fighting got excellent success with it.

[@TimsClosetBrewery]

Very great tutorial Chip! This video saves me the problem of giving an educational presentation at my next club meeting on the subject, I can just direct them here to watch this. Only beginner thing that was sorta overlooked was the matter of the bines twisting up the ropes clockwise. Thanks!

[@dawndarrow9152]

This was so informative. Thanks for the guidance as I try to grow Hops at Home!

[@Xandrosi]

Very glad I watched this video. Planted my rhizomes vertically instead of horizontally, which I now know to be wrong. Tomorrow, I get to fix this. Thanks for the great guidance here!

[@bruceadonnelly69]

Thanks for all the info!. Just starting this as a hobby. Cheers! Happy New Year!.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Awesome. Let us know if there is anything we can help with or questions to answer. Also... any show ideas. Cheers and welcome to homebrewing!

[@emlortnoctonod8401]

You rock man, I am learning a lot from you. I am so grateful to have found this video

[@benbenedict89]

love how you cover every aspect!! if you ever wanna do a show at three floyds, pipeworks, or any other chicago breweries you got a place to crash and a personal driver!! Also all my cellar is game!

[@delacruz1874]

Chip, glad you are still doing your thing! Your videos "NB, and CNB" have gave me endless knowledge! Thank you so much

[@ChopAndBrew]

Thanks, Shane DLC!

[@lukasthielmann]

Oh man! I was waiting for new brewing tv episodes for months so was excited to see a new one pop up in my subscription feed. Too bad it sucks. Glad that you're keeping the spirit of the original show going!

[@jonb3181]

This is a really well done video; very educational as well as carried out well to the point where it is engaging. Thank you!

[@fifthplanecomin]

This video inspired me to go out to a local farm and buy a pair of cascade hop starter plants. Thanks.

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

I saw this years ago when thinking about trying to grow. I should've just done it. I finally put some rhizomes in the soil a few days ago. Excited! Thank you!

[@bluffwallace6285]

done that. dug up a piece and the grew very well.

[@FriskyOCallahan]

This was taped the day after my wedding 4 yrs ago! Nice vid and great tips.

[@Rogstermania]

You did a great job on this video. You guys answered every question I've been looking for on growing hops. Thanks!

[@upgrayddable]

This is the first of your videos I have watched since BTV. Good stuff Chip. I for one would love to see annual "Malt Madness" episodes!

[@Franco_Kellerman]

Looking for some Hops in South Africa. Seems like a fun experiment.

[@loragoff1969]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@doubleDbrew01]

Great stuff Chip. I want to attempt growing hops again. I just don't have a very nice southern facing wall due to my garage. Cascade and Centennial seemed to do ok in hot Sunny So Cal.,, but they didn't want to come back the following year. Those guys had lots of info... Cheers!

[@mvhvideo]

Another great video Chip. I was going to wait until next year to plant some hops, but now I am pumped to give it a shot.

[@Endogaming-u8i]

Thanks for the video Chip! I live in the NW near Portland, Oregon with an acre of greenness in my back yard, next year ill be getting dozens of rhizomes planted for all my friends!

[@donosborn]

That is a big crown. Mine are probably that big but I have never dug it up. I like that box idea because mine send up shoots all over the place and I am always cutting them down. Maybe one year I will dig them up, trim, and try more of a containment system. Cool video to get people seeing the basics of hop growing.

[@จ่าโอวาไรตี้]

thank for all

[@protistman]

Great episode and great info! I still miss the rest of the Brewing TV crew but am really enjoying your chop and brew videos. Keep up the awesome work!

[@davensteve]

Bought my 5 Centennial Rhizomes to try this! I have a nice south-facing side of my house that desperately needs some deciduous shade.Centennial hops are great! Thanks for the video.

[@junebug6649]

I'm glad that I found your video. I bought 2 rizome starter pots from my local nursery. The clerk said I could "bury" them in home soil. They began to grow about 4 feet. I began to train them up a steel trellis of my pole barn. The hot weather came and they fried. Now it is fall (in Turlock, CA). I'm considering digging .them up and raising the root system. I don't see any green shoots yet. Wish me luck.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Good luck. Sounds like a good plan. Let us know if it helps next season.

[@liboriomedina2361]

cool video. I want to start spending more time outside so this is a great way to enjoy my back patio. growing my own hops will also be cool for the future batches down the road.

[@blueskyeranch6495]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing

[@zandrello]

Chip, I really enjoy your videos. Loved all the Brewing TV episodes, I wish the whole crew was still together, you guys were awesome!! You are a big part of my inspiration and encouragement to keep getting deeper and deeper into homebrewing! It's more than just a hobby, it's a culture man. IDK why it took me so long to discover your Chop & Brew episodes! great vidz, I'm gonna watch em all! If I am ever in Minnesota, I will surely wana meet you and Don O. You are guys are freakin famous in my little circle of homebrewers in Oklahoma, haha.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Thanks, Z. Let us know if you make it up to MN. DonO and I get to hang out with fans every so often when the stars align. Also - the whole crew may be back together sooner than you think. ;)

[@zandrello]

Thanks for the reply. Sounds awesome man!! Hey do you have an update on those hops that you planted in this video? I see this was almost a year ago...

[@ChopAndBrew]

zandrello See Chop & Brew Episodes 11, 14 & 17 for more growing, harvesting and brewing with these hops.

[@MAGNUSDRONES]

Planning for my first year of growing hops. Great video, great information. Thank you.

[@cachemasterT]

Great video. Thanks for the info

[@MrVirginia1206]

Excellent video! I bought a 150 acre farm in central Virginia and being a long-time Brewer, I've always wanted to try growing hops. I've heard that very few varieties will thrive here though. Your video has motivated me to get it in gear and start on a small scale this year. Thank you!!

[@joelnunez2281]

we sell a variety of roots from mt hood, Willamette, Steriling, Cascades, Centennial, Crystals Liberty Tentnang, CTZ. let us know if you have any questions. thank you. feel free to email me [e-mail] or look us up at Hop Rhizomes on face book. thank you

[@choubididou]

if only i've seen this video before planting my own. good infos !!

[@emuinacan2]

Great Video!

[@MCHEVA84]

Thanks Chip! Another great episode. Can't wait to get started planting some hops later in the year. Southern hemisphere season starts about september.

[@deegan43]

I really liked that fence method! I have been trying to find a viable way to grow easily and i think that is the one. Thanks for the video!

[@sandrochiavaroBeerCircles]

Fantastic episode CHIP. Hope your final paper fir school went well

[@gtochld11]

you are the best chip!! thanks for making these videos!!

[@HomeBrewTipsnet]

it can take along time to get your home brew just as you want it but keep at it and keep watching as many videos as possible as everyone has different tips to offer Home Brewing Tips

[@richhinson4897]

Planted some cascades here in panama city florida about 3 weeks ago.. already about two foot tall shoots, trained them around some twine going to my second story deck... what what!

[@russellstrauss]

Awesome video!! I can't wait to plant my hops!!!!!!!!!

[@BeerZerkeraidean]

Dude just got Centennial, Norther Brewer, Mt Hood and Cascade ! I'm fully ready to let them take over the yard ! Great vid Great intro !

[@crowtservo]

I used to have wood stakes like Ted did, I found some nice huge plastic stakes with a hole on the top at Menards this spring since the wood ones rotted away. I was able to put the eye screws away for other projects.

[@Elons_Musket]

awesome video!!!

[@stalionnnnn1]

Will try to grow Columbus and Cascade Rhizomes this year.

[@GreatAmericanHikes]

Great episode Chip! Looking forward to the next one. Good work, keep it up!

[@Helkamaniac]

Has anyone started hops from seed? Germination tips?

[@Mandy0456]

Coincidentally watching this on Cinco de Mayo, 2019 Funny because you were talking to Ted and Paul on the same day, and mentioned that it's barely spring in Minnesota. I'm in Ely, MN, Cinco de Mayo, and there's still no leaves in 2019.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Trees are just starting to bud in Saint Paul and hostas poking through the soil. Spring!!! Cheers, and thanks for watching!

[@Cmonster707]

Great video, thanks Chip..

[@philipmeese6428]

Yes, I definitely going to grow some hops after watching this - so THANK YOU!! (I think)

[@stewartjazz]

For the real deal on getting your soil right, check out Elaine Ingham, Allan Savory and such.

[@treesbrewing6503]

love your videos keep'em coming

[@Javaman92]

This was good info! I didn't realize hops were invasive. I'm curious if his bailing twine held up? If I can I am going to plant some hops in the coming months.

[@ChopAndBrew]

He doesn't grow hops anymore but that twine might need to be changed every couple of years due to weight and weather.

[@garyz2043]

Wow! Awesome,love it! I'm gonna have to grow some this year.Local brewery looking for local growers and I love beer. Fresher hops got to be better and being related to cannabis no bad thing.

[@EvertyBrewing]

Great episode Chip! Im in WI so understand the weather. Great tip on pre growing until the weather turns around in July lol. I am trying to grow 4 this year all in jumbo pots and have 2 that are poping out finally and the other two are still hiding. Did similar to you as far as soil and fertilizer, but planted vertical so maybe thats why some are lagging. Again great video cheers Chip

[@Tastingnitch]

I love all your series Chip! Keep it up!

[@Splashdown99]

Awesome video and it's the first video of yours that I watched (subscribed). I just bought 4 Chinook rhizomes and this video was super helpful. Cheers!

[@FishWaterBrewery]

I am wondering if you have information on hops as far as environmental effects of quality, i.e. flavor Etc. To clarify my question, all hops being the same genus and species, just different varieties. If Centennial is native to a certain commercial growers area with climate and soil, and the variety is grown in your area, with different soil and climate, how much does it change the characteristics?

[@truthhurts1333]

i heard someone found wild hops. that is quite special i think.ouside of the classics.

[@johnfraney7252]

so glad I found your videos. first off that's for putting the time into making these, you have no idea how many questions you covered. 2nd have any of you sold hops to local breweries? best of luck guys!

[@johnfraney7252]

*thanks

[@Gangneung17]

Great info here guys, thanks! +1 for Niko, they are awesome. I live in South Korea and hope they'll send me some in 2014.

[@shanedownhill]

looking forward to a part 2

[@XTheSonofTheSunX]

minnesota has some fertile soil, black gold. To bad it turns to frozen tundra for months. great video, like always. im in socal, and, put my first hops in containers this year. prost

[@billastell3753]

Great video. I've been gardening all my life but growing hops are new for me. Thanks! By the way Canadian Home Brew Supply has hop rhizomes Richter Herbs does as well but theirs are potted and you need to buy 6.

[@samlakeman8175]

oh man I'm only half way through the vid - have to comment! fantastic! thanks so much! I'm so close to my first harvest - can just make out the buds! yehaa! pleeeze no storms...

[@shanedoddridge5451]

Word up from northern British Columbia!

[@stevethetree1991]

Thanks for the video! I'm probably in the minority as someone who started out gardening originally and then developed an interest in brewing later and thus, immediately, an interest in growing hops. Great video. I can't believe how big those vines got on that house! I can't wait to get started. WHY oh why did I have to find out that this was possible in september!??? I have so long to wait until I can get started. Something to look forward to, I guess!

[@piecartbox]

This is useful for me, ty.

[@ChrisRoberts2012]

Great video mate. Am growing some phoenix this year, my first attempt.

[@ejmillion]

Great Video guys, do you have any on how to care for ones that are starting to look a little droopy.

[@tammyreyers1119]

I found what appears to be Japanese hop. It was just randomly growing my container with a tomato plant. I have no idea how it got there my young plant looks exactly like the one you are planting in the video

[@ChopAndBrew]

Very intriguing! Can you transplant to its own pot to see what happens?

[@tammyreyers1119]

@@ChopAndBrew trying that now.

[@nicoledawson6442]

Great info! Any idea on the success of growing hops in sunny hot south Florida? 82 degrees in December. Thanks!

[@johannespontasch1135]

very helpful

[@ChopAndBrew]

I know that they exist, but I have never seen it done. Perhaps a subject for NEXT year's hops series!

[@pjfadriquela]

You should use some spent grain in your compost. It works really good in the garden. I can only imagine it would be good for growing hops too

[@TaraLee1818]

I am beginning to grow hops this year and am planning to put them along the side of my house - just like this video :-) Hooray! Have you or anyone you know had ANY problems with neighborhood dogs eating hops? I understand that hops are HIGHLY poisonous to dogs causing hyperthermia. Thanks!

[@Undefined9]

Go with hemp twine not bailing twine. Also, I tried getting rhizomes from nurseries, but they actually don't like hop plants because of how wild they grow; just too much maintenance. Finally, if you plant in planters, keep in mind that the root system of hop plants get HUGE so, within no later than two years, it needs to be transplanted.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Upper Midwest taking that hop royalty crown back!

[@notyou1760]

Agree with jetpuffed47. So well spoken and clear w/ video and pics of everything you talked about. Thanks.

[@SuperTedMaximus]

One thing to note is that I ended up taking all of the twine out and replacing it with 1/4" Sisal Rope. Twine will work for 1st or maybe 2nd year plants, but the weight of a mature plant would likely be more weight than simple bailing twine can handle.

[@simplegreen6596]

good stuff chip. keep it up. Moving into a new place this july hope to have a garden in next spring. Any tips for what to grow in your native home of Texas? (shame on you for leaving... :-)

[@angelo1525]

Hi Chip, I really enjoy watching your videos. I am a novice brewer. I am very interested in planting my own hops not only for brewing but for its aesthetics as well. In your video, Ted mentioned that he may have excess cascade hop rhizomes that you may be willing to part with. Is that offer still available? If so, I would love to get my hands on some of those. Thanks a lot for all you do for the brewing community. I've learned a lot.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Without asking him, I would assume not at the moment. Since the hops are in mid-growing season, it is probably not safe to go cutting rhizomes from the plant. I would suggest waiting for rhizome preorders early next year via homebrew shops and getting in on the ground floor. Just my thoughts.

[@angelo1525]

Thanks a lot. I'll do that

[@mvhvideo]

5D Mark II mostly. Also a Sony NX5U.

[@dgnkpr2]

I think I make beer cause I can't garden in the winter. Hops wer a pretty natural extension.

[@benbishop7775]

Great video. Strange question but do you happen to know if there are any hops varieties that are grown for better edible shoots in the spring than regular varieties? Thanks!

[@ChopAndBrew]

Sorry, Ben, I have never heard of varieties that are more or less edible. I have cooked shoots of Chinook and Fuggle and they seemed similar. It would make sense though that some would have different textures and maybe flavors at that young stage.

[@ChopAndBrew]

If you haven't seen our video on the topic, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqu0c3mGoZamfck

[@meathead76]

I love the activated yeast packs casually laying around. Future brew-day video?

[@chrislehr07]

mulch, mulch, mulch. Anything to keep the soil from drying out.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Texas is rough for sure b/c of the heat. Water water water! Maybe even a portable shade contraption of some sort? Chris Colby of BYO Magazine lives in Bastrop and may have some really useful advice. I linked his article that first inspired me in the text description above.

[@connorchessman8958]

Hey guys, I enjoyed this video! I just wanted to know if you have personally had problems with bugs on your hop plants or know of anyone who has. If so, how should one deal with such a problem?

[@toddchessman5148]

Well just stop going weed,and it will fix it's self.

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

Awesome video! When do you plant and when are cones ready, thks

[@ChopAndBrew]

Years where I grow hops I plent just after the last threat of hard frost... which in MN is early-bird May. And comes are ready to harvest between late Aug and mid Sept depending on the summer's rain and heat.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Ain't no thang. Thank YOU.

[@ChopAndBrew]

That's very cool!

[@Ratbigblock396]

Hello, Do you recommend training the side shoots that develop in the upper half of the plant or just let them be? My plants are 12 feet tall now and the side shoots are getting crazy. Thanks

[@kendo7704]

I am curious if you or anyone has ever used wild hops??? I whitewater kayak and on one of my runs in the summer I always stop and pick some and they have an amazing aroma, very strong! I just started home brewing since last summer and I thought if viable I would just dig a plant up and take it home. The area has plenty.

[@ChopAndBrew]

I'd say give them a try. Maybe on a small batch for the first time. But wild hops are used in certain areas of the world like Russia. If the aroma is amazing like you say, I would tend to think they will have a positive result. (CW)