I guess this post is part of the more. I mean if the blog has a tagline of “Everything DIY beer and more” there has to be something more.
Usually I don’t get excited about preseason NFL football games. Somehow this season feels a little different. I’ve been a Seattle Seahawks season ticket holder with a longtime friend for the last 10 years. Last year my friend decided to take the year off, probably thinking it was going to be another 7 win season. However, at the end of last season the homeboys showed me something. Everything was clicking on all cylinders. Even though they lost in the playoffs, there was a lot to look forward to. So, for the first time I had great anticipation for a preseason game. It didn’t hurt that the opponent is considered a Super Bowl contender and has a first ballot hall of famer at quarterback. The score and result were meaningless but I had a great time. The 12th man was out in force. Tailgate parties were everywhere. And the craft beer selection in the stadium has increased substantially. The only negatives were the security pat down and the new NFL bag policy.
Peyton Manning
On a completely unrelated subject, I would like to include an update on my DIY hop crop. Two years ago, I purchased four hop rhizomes at a local edible plant sale – 2 Centennial and 2 Fuggles. For a description of popular hop varieties, click here http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/hops. Last year and this year the Centennial hops have really taken off provided me with a lucrative harvest. My Fuggles have not been as successful – probably not enough sun. I did a first run picking of the Centennial this weekend and used my new dehydrator to dry them out.
Centennial Hops
Dehydrator
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