Extracting Fuggle Hops with the Rainier.

In today's video we perform a live extraction demo utilizing something a bit different then cannabis! We are using Fuggle Hops purchased from Freshops, a local beer hop supply company. Beer brewing is a massive industry and hops are a common element in the brewing process to give beer its amazing complex aromas and flavors. Also used are hop extracts that can be added directly to brews to infuse the same essential oils found in cannabis! See what happens as we try to create our own extracts using n-butane as a solvent. Some details about Fuggle Hops: This variety was noticed growing "wild" in the hop garden of George Stace Moore's house at Horsmonden in Kent, England in 1861. In 1875 it was introduced by Richard Fuggle who lived in the village of Brenchley (not far from Horsmonden) and hence it was called Fuggle. The aroma is earthier and less sweet than Kent Goldings. Hop Growers of America Information: This classic English aroma variety has long been grown in both Oregon and Washington. It has a typical English aroma and contributes a balanced bitterness. Fuggle is very suitable for English and American-style Ales. Commercial Examples: English-style beers (particularly Stout), American Ales Acid Range (Alpha %) 4–5.5% Beta Range 1.5–2% Cohumulone 25–32% of alpha acids Total Oils 0.7–1.2 Mls. per 100 grams dried hops Myrcene 40–50% of total oils Caryophyllene 6–10% of total oils Humulene 20–26% of total oils Farnesene 4–5% of total oils