Using Home Grown Hops in your Beer

Being able to use hops you’ve grown in your garden in the beers you brew is an incredibly satisfying experience, but there are some things to take into consideration. This video attempts to provide some answers to the following questions: Why do we use hops to make beer? Where does the bitterness in hops come from? How to calculate the bitterness contributions when working with home grown hops. Bottom line - if you’re making beer you enjoy, you’re doing it right!Links to things mentioned in the video: Average Alpha Ratings for hops: Brewer’s Friend: https://tinyurl.com/rxfxs7ae The Home Brew Shop: https://tinyurl.com/kthn9zy7 Brewing software: BeerSmith: http://beersmith.com BrewFather Brewing Software: https://web.brewfather.app Brewers Friend: http://www.brewersfriend.com Grainfather Brewing Software: https://grainfather.com/recipes/ Hop Tea Video:    • Hop tea guide for beer brewing and more   Hop Testing Video:    • How To Get Your Homegrown Hops Tested - Al...   University of Vermont Extension Service Hop Testing Form: https://tinyurl.com/rwadcmje Music in order played in the video: Moins Le Quartet In a Jiffy - Moins Le Quartet A Magic Moon - Howard Harper-Barnes Jive with Me - Moins Le Quartet Dashing - Moins Le Quartet In a Jiffy - Moins Le Quartet #CheckerheadBrewing #CraftBeer #ShirleyCraftBeer #tipsandtricksforhomebrewers