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.

Getting Rhizomes

• MoreBeer – selection includes complete hop growing kits
• Austin Homebrew Supply – also carries twine and fertilizer
• Adventures in Homebrewing – also carries twine and fertilizer
• Great Fermentations
• Label Peelers
• Beer & Wine Hobby

eBay can 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 – via Amazon
• The Hop Grower’s Handbook: The Essential Guide for Sustainable, Small-Scale Production for Home and Market
• 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

Free Resources

• Adventures in Homebrewing – Free Guide on Hop Growing
• MoreBeer – Free Guide on growing hops – available via the documents section of any hop rhizome offering
• Oregon State University Hop Resources
• Growing Hops in the Home Garden
• Growing and Curing Hops – PDF File – via the USDA

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 Hops List: 265 Beer Hop Varieties From Around the World Kindle Edition
• The Hops List – Also via MoreBeer… The Hops List (Book) in Paperback
• MoreBeer’s Massive List of Hops

All About Hop Rhizomes

video from MoreBeer accessible via the Cascade Rhizome page, scroll down

Hop Deals!

Deal on Bulk Grain

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions. This is a Top Post! See: All Top Posts roundup:rhizomes tag:tpr