Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | Contest, Events, Old Dominion, Spring
Saturday, April 27th, Fordham & Old Dominion Brewing is holding their annual beer and music festival, R2Hop2 at their Dover, DE brewery. This is their second year hosting this event, and they’re expecting upwards of 2,500 visitors.
This festival will feature Old Dominion’s specialty beers, such as Oak Barrel Stout, Cherry Blossom Lager, Rams Head IPA and Copperhead Ale. In addition to beer, five local bands will be playing throughout the day, including The Honey Badgers, Runaway Train, The Anytime, Anywhere, Splashing Pearls and Lower Case Blues.
Aside from beer and music (which should be enough to get you interested), there is also a keg toss, inflatable obstacle course, and sumo wrestling. There are also food vendors, including Fordham Bier Dawgs (made with Helles lager), Potato Pancakes and Vitale’s Italian Ice and Homemade Ice Cream.
Tickets are $20 in advance, and $30 at the door (those under 18 are free). Next week, we’ll let you know a way to win tickets to this event, so stay tuned.
Event Details:
From 12pm to 7pm
At Fordham Brewing Co.
1284 McD Dr., Dover, Delaware 19901
Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Spring
Spring is around the corner which means it’s the perfect time to think about growing hops if you’re a homebrewer. Growing hops is a relatively easy task to take on and doesn’t require a ton of care or maintenance. By purchasing Hop Rhizomes from your local home brew store you can get some great hops year after year, saving yourself a good deal of coin and giving you the opportunity to wet-hop.
What you need:
- Hop Rhizomes
- Small shovel
- Potting soil
- Cleared area for planting, where location gets at least 6 hours of sun light per day
- A fence or trellis where you plan to grow (or twine)
Planting:
First, you need to decide what kind of hops you are looking to grow and seek out purchasing the rhizomes. If you are unsure where to get your hops, Keystone Homebrew is an excellent resource for buying rhizomes this time of year.
Once you have your hop rhizomes and are ready to plant them, make sure there is no longer frost occurring in your area. This will ensure that the growth isn’t damaged by the cold as we enter spring.
Aerate your soil and mix with nutrient rich potting soil. Dig holes for each rhizome, approximately 3” deep, close to your support structure (fence or trellis), and about 6” apart to allow for roots to spread.
Place your rhizome in each hole and make sure the “eyes” are facing upward. Cover your rhizomes with soil but do not over-pack. Water the soil, but not excessively.
Care:
Water plants on a daily basis to keep soil moist, but do not saturate. Over watering can damage the plants.
Make sure to train your plants to climb your support by wrapping the vine-growth clockwise.
Prune your hops on a regular basis. Hops are very aggressive and can grow upwards of 25 feet high.
You will notice your hops will start budding quite quickly, but don’t be discouraged if you find your hops to be small. Since the plant is a perennial, it won’t yield a great deal in its first year.
Friday, April 22, 2011 | Breweries, Long Trail, Spring, Sustainable, Uinta, Victory
The Greatest Beers of the World would like to take a moment and celebrate the approach of Earth Day this week by showcasing American craft brewers who are making a difference in our world: Read more…
