Donna in Idaho wrote:
> Shaking isn't something that you could do at home very easily


That seems strange because we go to a great deal of trouble to handle
them gently so as not to lose lupulins. Perhaps they do not fall off as
easily when fresh? They sure do when dry.

> I
> asked my boss how he knew when the hops were dry enough. He had done it for
> so many years, he could tell if they were dry enough just by sticking his
> hand in the drying hops.

I do the same but it is easy enough to weigh them (or a sample if you
have a lot) before and after. The dry weight should be about 25% of the
fresh weight. I used to do this but don't bother anymore as it does
not seem that over drying causes any problem and I am usually in no hurry.

js

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