Agronomy and Horticulture Department
Date of this Version
1-2024
Citation
Adams, S.A., Mabie, D.M., Kocher, M.F., and Jones, D. (January 2024). Hop Cone Drying for the Small Grower: Temperature and Airflow Considerations. Nebraska Extension. EC3072.
Abstract
Small hop growers without nearby processors for cone stripping and drying must attempt to do so on their own farm. Challenges exist for self-built drying systems, including drying capacity, processing speed, airflow direction, and maintaining quality during drying. Research-based recommendations are given for optimal temperature, sizing of drying vessel, maximum cone depth, and influences associated with airflow on processing uniformity and cone quality are presented.
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