Surprise hop harvest :)

The Green House Hop Collective in Columbia City provided a few large baggies of fresh hops. We harvested them on this sunny September day. Very fragrant grapefruit flavor, but unknown varietal. We are going to make a fresh hop beer tomorrow.

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