Women Enjoying Beer

Jim & Hops

Oct 24, 2009

Larry & Jim at Roy Farms

Here I am thanking yet another person who has been gracious and hospitable during the trip.

Today’s post is in appreciation of Jim Boyd, Roy Farms, Moxee Washington (love to live in Moxee, yes??). I met Jim a few years ago via my Fine Husband at a professional conference (most likely the GABF or CBC).

Jim is a very engaged, sharp, and beer passionate person. So I’d say Roy Farms is fortunate to have him. He gave Larry and me a full tour of their farms, imparted tons of information, and what a hour well spent it was.

Here are just a few things I learned.

1. Hops is a member of the cannibis family.

2. There’s low trellis hops in additon to the traditional tall vine varieties you maybe familiar with.

3. You only want female plants (no renegade males please!)

4. Hops go from field to safely packaged in an extremely short time frame (well under 24 hours).

low trellis hops

He shared way more than I will both remember and plan to share here today. Summed up, it was a great example of education shared to better the entire beer community.

Thanks Jim (the apples were tasty too!).

p.s. here’s another very cool thing they did this year.