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Wild Hop Walk & Hop Rubbing Session
Wild Hop Walk & Hop Rubbing Session
17 May 2023
Field Cottage Peterstow is hosting a wild hop walk around the lanes near Field Cottage to explore the wonderful wild hops growing in the Herefordshire hedgerows on Saturday 12th August from 12pm-1pm. Discover the history behind hops in this part of the world, and how the different varieties of hops are used in different styles of beer. This will be a light paced walk up the lane and back, before we enjoy a hop rubbing session exploring the different scents and uses of different UK hop varieties.
You’ll learn about the following and also have a chance to ask questions
* How hops came to be used in the beer industry and why we put them in our beer.
* The scent of varieties such as Fuggle, Goldings, Bullion, Ernest and UK Cascade and how they are used to make different styles of beer.
* Changes in the hop industry over the years and how hops from the USA have spurned a renewed interest in British hops.
After the session, you can enjoy a short walk to the local pub, The Red Lion, if you wish, for a couple of local beers and maybe a bite to eat (not included in ticket).
Location: Field Cottage, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6LG Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-hop-walk-and-hop-rubbing-session-tickets-631459551517. Advance tickets only (not available on the day).