Writer: William Gardner
Grow Your Own Backyard Hops
Digital and Plus Members OnlyGrowing your own hops at home can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. I have been growing hops in my backyard for over a decade and have found it to be a truly fulfilling experience. It has even led me to establish my own commercial hop yard, HopRidge Farms, in Johnsonville, New York. I have
Brewing with Hemp Seeds
Digital and Plus Members OnlyAs a longtime homebrewer and a professional brewer at Madison Brewing Company in Bennington, Vermont, I’m always looking for new ingredients to brew with. A while back, I was approached by the Vermont Seed and Oil Company about the possibility of incorporating hemp seed into a beer. Not knowing much about hemp seeds, I decided
Madison Brewing Co.’s BURNT clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyToasted hemp seeds, infused into this American brown ale, provides a unique nutty character. The hops balance the malt characters nicely. Recipe provided by the head brewer at this Bennington, Vermont based brewpub.