Vojvodina and Sunbeam Hops

[funkenet]

Hello everybody,

I bought hop rhizomes early this spring and they are doing wonderful. No flowers have grown yet but they are getting over 10 feet long now. I have the following varieties growing: Cascade, Fuggle, Saaz, Chinook, Vojvodina and Sunbeam. I have never used the last two hops in a beer recipe because you can't but these at the store. Does anybody know of these hop varieties, recipes that use them, or even what kind of taste they will produce? Any input is appreiated, thanks.

[HopRunner]

I have Sunbeam. Never got enough yield to brew with which is OK 'cuz I just bought them as ornamental plants.

Here is the USDA description for Sunbeam:
OTHER INFORMATION: This is an ornamental diploid hop which is not intended for commercial
production. However, the cones could be suitable for flavoring beer and
ales especially of a Saazer-type aroma profile is desired. The reduced
chlorophyll content makes Sunbeam sensitive to direct sunlight in
midsummer, causing shriveling and browning of the leaves. Therefore,
this variety is best grown in semi-shaded areas to maintain attractive foliage
during the growing season.

You can look up most varieties here - http://www.freshops.com/hops/usda-named ... scriptions

[Brandon]

I have a Sunbeam hop I have had for 3 years that just doesnt produce much at all. NOt even worth my trouble. Next season I am gonna dig it up and take some rhizomes to plant down by the river.

[funkenet]

Brandon: How big is your sunbeam? Full grown? Is it in the shade?

Also what about these Vojvodina hops, the USDA description was not very helpful to me on this.

[Brandon]

My sunbeam is probably a bit over 20 feet tall and is in mostly shade. It gets just a little bit of sun during the morning. Maybe an hour. The leafs are a pretty yellow color. But that area is a waste of space for something that doesnt produce. I could plant one of my Zeus rhizomes about 3 feet over from that next year and be better off.

I know nothing of the Vojvodina variety. In my limited hop growing experience on my land and my granddad's farm, where we have 18 plants, I have found it best just to stick to the "C" hops and American varieties. Thats just my experience.