Hops are the foundation of a number of popular beers, including Blue Mountain, Belgian White, Carlsberg, Harpoon, Maui Brewing Co. and Widmer/Stone Tonic. These brewers have used hops in one way or another since starting their breweries over a century ago. Today, they are among the major players in the craft brewing industry. When buying their brews, drinkers typically look for a good taste and moderate alcohol content. However, not all beers made with hops are created equal. And with hundreds of different hop cultivars available on the market today, each brewerҳ recipe for their brew may be slightly different, and may require a unique method of drying hops. Choosing aHemp Drying Rack Hemp Drying equipment is important, but so is the speed of drying. The best choice for brewing is one made from stainless steel or with an aluminum or copper finish. They can be mounted on a stand, placed on the counter or hung on the wall. Using a slow-drying Hemp Drying Rack allows the hops to dry without interference from moisture, airborne lint or film. Hemp Drying Racks are made with a special rack built around the rim of a slow-drying drum, so only dryer coils can affect the drying time. Drying Speed The fastest drying speed is likely achieved by air compression. The Hemp flower grows very slowly, about six weeks on average. Drying does not occur at a very low rate, and takes up to three weeks to completely dry a crop. Any piece of Hemp that has been grown and stored without being sold and is placed into a Hemp Drying Rack will benefit from a consistent drying speed. Drying Methods Most industrial hemp drying methods involve the use of an air compressor or pressurized air that pumps air through the stems and leaves of the plant. Air is forced through tiny air holes in the stems, which are the source of surface moisture. Drying is done by removing the moisture from the plant. This can be accomplished with a variety of drying methods. Some machines rely on water sprayed on the Hemp in order to remove surface moisture; others use mechanical or physical pressure, such as suction fans. Industrial hemp drying methods are often more effective than hand drying. Drying Methods for Hemp Flower Hemp can be grown in two different growing cycles, either Indoor or Outdoor. Hemp flower can be dried using a variety of drying systems. In indoor growing cycles, various sets of hoses drip water onto the Hemp plants through tubing or a feeder system. The liquid is then recovered by draining into an indoor drier, where air is pumped back into the crop. Hemp Drying Technology Hemp is primarily grown for its fiber, but it also produces a large amount of seeds, which yield stems. When this material is used to make Drying Systems, the stems are typically left on the plant for long periods of time to dry. Hemp Drying can take place at the receiving end of a processing line or in an outdoor greenhouse. Many hemp drying machines are powered by electricity or have an internal battery. Hemp Drying is not typically used on non-food crops like rice, wheat and corn. Hemp Drying Technology Hemp growers typically grow Hemp on plots in rows. A Hemp Drying Rack is used to dry the Hemp in a quick and efficient manner. The Hemp Drying Rack consists of two main pieces: the reel and the agitator. The reel contains air tanks that supply air for the Hemp Drying Rack to push air through the Hemp Plant. The agitator works to break up the plant material into small pieces. The Hemp Drying Rack then transfers the broken Hemp Resins to a collection container for immediate use on the plant or as liquid. Blanching Hemp has a delicate crop to handle. Because of this, Hemp Drying Companies are very careful to ensure the crop is quickly and effectively dried. Hemp growers have developed several methods for Hemp Drying. Most farmers use cold frames, hydroponic systems, or a combination of two to three methods for Hemp Drying. The most recent innovation is a new high-tech Hemp Drying machine called the Hemp Blanch.