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Pictures from the hop planting session
Many thanks to Betsy Kirkland, photographer at NC State for such wonderful photos. All photographs courtesy of NCSU Communication Services. We will follow-up with Rob Austin at NC State mid-season on how the hops are growing. Word is we need some more rain! In the meantime, be sure to check out this article on the [...]
Planting hops at NC State
Brooks and 32 planted hops with NC State’s Rob Austin…I got there just in time to film a bit and plant a few rhizomes. In this video, Rob explains the goals and expected outcomes of the hop experiment. I apologize for the wind – bear with it; Rob has some great insights about building a [...]
Persimmon harvest (First Frost, part 2)
Gathering persimmons for our winter ale, First Frost, is hardly scalable or efficient. But it’s a heck of a lot of fun. I needed to get out and in the field for a few hours, especially after weeks of “business-y” meetings. Unlike 32, I crave the rural quiet. Eagle-eyed readers (and a few doe-eyed ones) [...]
