This afternoon, whilst elderberry picking in the pissing rain (wine – I need to post on this!) I found about 5-6 wild female hop plants in the hedgerow just down the road. (and no – I’m not telling where!)
If I get the OK from the cricket club (they are in their hedge and it’s easier from their car park), and it ever stops raining, I want those hops (loads!). Wild hop ale – the question is: How many do you use if you don’t know the AA percentage? How about a traditional IPA style brew? If it’s too bitter, just let it mature for longer…
Hmmm… Gotta love brewing with free stuff – if it tastes crap, then who cares?
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