Growing and Brewing Hops

This workshop explores options for growing hops in DC, harvesting and storing hops, and provides basic background and biological information.
This class will also cover some basic information on brewing with hops and beer styles. We will compare flavor profiles and aromas of different hop varieties and discuss some classic recipes.

Teacher
Dana McCoskey is a hobby organic gardener and brewer that has been pressing cider for over 8 years. She grew up in Michigan near apple orchards and cider mills and thinks that cider is one of the best things about fall. Dana is also a biologist who has traveled throughout the US and abroad to study fish, birds and other wildlife.