Sean

Homebrewer and backyard hop farmer, engaging in the art of brewing beer and exploring the flavor and life of well-crafted inebriants.

[Sean @Chillindamos]

The way these hop cones smelled today, I think the first harvest will happen in 2-3 weeks. #homebrew #igrowhops #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Hoppy days are here again! #homebrew #igrowhops #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Hop check! The hop yard is looking great, lots of burrs and some early season cones. #igrowhops #homebrew #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Another spring visit to my hop farm. On track for this time of the year. Most are bining and a few early burrs. #homebrew #igrowhops #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

@OBriensPubSD Love the hop art! Looks great. Can't wait to get out and enjoy getting together with friends.

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Not bad for 2 hours work in the heat. Quick weeding, fixed trellis wires, set drip irrigation lines and schedule, and fertilized. #igrowhops #homebrew #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Haven't attended my hop yard for 2 months. As to be expected, my Nugget hops were out of control. #igrowhops #homebrew #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

First time back to my hop yard since initial weeding early March. Did some quick rehab work to save this season. #igrowhops #homebrew

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Harvest time! Much of the Chinook hops are ready. #homebrew #igrowhops #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

The enemy to my hop plants. Flushed out an army of 6 rabbits this morning near the hop farm. Luckily, they have been gathering near a fig tree, foraging on fallen fruit.

[Sean @Chillindamos]

By the dawn's early light, Chinook hops are nearing first harvest. #homebrew #nofilter #igrowhops #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

@lewybrewing Lots of burrs also showed up this past week. Late August to early September harvests.

[Sean @Chillindamos]

First harvest is nearing. These Chinook hop cones are about 1-2 weeks from being ready. #homebrew #igrowhops #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

@lewybrewing You got it! Lots of developing cones at the moment. Those will all be ready late August.

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Following the Great Rabbit Rampage of 2018, I was surprised to see my newly planted Golding hops return this season. Growth this year from them is dismal, not a single bine to train. Keep or ditch them!? #homebrew #igrowhops #quafforg

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[Sean @Chillindamos]

Hoppy Independence Day! Some early season cones and lots of burrs. #igrowhops #homebrew #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Fertilizing and drenching our hop yard. We spent the entire spring selling our house and moving out. Hops received minimal attention until now. #homebrew #igrowhops #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Time to attend to the hop yard for the 2019 season. Been occupied so decided to not prune and split crowns this year. Nugget hops have a crazy start. Second year Golding hops luckily all returned after the Great Rabbit Attack of 2018. #homebrew #igrowhops #quafforg

[Sean @Chillindamos]

Hoppy Thanksgiving! There's still a bit of green as I allow the hop bines to shut down their own party. #homebrew #igrowhops