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Fantastic. Expect a lot more shoots, once you get to the end of May it will leap up. It will be fine to put it out whenever, it will go into shock but it will recover. Hops like a frost so don't worry about it too much.

Prima Donna all gone, but EKG and Cascade still available if anyone wants any.

No worries let me know, happy to send out a replacement.

If you cut into it and the stem is white then it is still alive and if it's brown it's usually dead. I normally check if I'm not sure. In regards to when it will come up I'm not sure to be honest, it's been a while since I've planted one, mine are quite mature now. But I suppose it is due to...

Hi Is anyone interested in creating a homebrew club for the West Lancs and surrounding area. Not sure of any details yet, but wanted to see if there was any interest and take it from there. Neil

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Thanks, I'm glad your hops have worked out well :p

The first year is all about root growth, so you will get a harvest in the first year but it will be the 2nd and 3rd year when you get a significant crop. You'll probably get enough for a brew in the first year. Once you get to May you will start to see significant growth and they really start...

Hi All It’s that time of year when I do a bit of maintenance of my hop plants, as a result I have a number of rhizomes for sale. I have Cascade, East Kent Goldings & Prima Donna. The hops are £10 each, which includes P&P. However if you would like more than one it would be 2 for £18, 3 for...

Interesting, caragold not come across that before. What does that give in terms of colour and taste?

Nice one, I've picked up a bottle of Medusa from Aldi today, so use that recipe as a starting point. It doesn't have to be a clone, so it should be good.

Hi All I’ve been tasked with brewing a Ruby Red Ale, Marston’s Medusa being the benchmark. But it’s not a style I am that familiar with. Does anyone have a good Ruby Red Ale recipe, and what grain gives it it’s distinctive colour? Thanks Neil

Thanks Simon, the Sansonite ones are awesome

Awesome, thanks guys. I like the look at the ones at bridgewater, but the cant argue with the cost of the barrels. Choices choices :)

Awesome , thanks :)