Hey folks,
My hops this year were an epic fail, but I'm hopeful they take of next year. A friend of mine did have some success growing hops, even though he doesn't brew. He dried them out and froze them for me, and I agreed I'd make a double batch and split with him.
Anyway, I was wondering how best to feature the hops. They are cascade, 2nd year plants with unknown AA or oil content. I was thinking I'd use a fairly neutral pale ale recipe and use "purchased" hops for the initial 60 minute addition for control and then use the home grown hops for late additions and dry hops.
What does everyone else do?