Yes, it is true. Today I had the enormous privilege of speaking to the god of hops, Peter Darby. I am very pleased to say, that I managed to maintain my composure and didn't end up a squealing school girl, whilst we discussed the process of obtaining some non-commercial varieties from the National Hop Collection. I asked about a couple of interesting sounding varieties, including one that flowered in July... useless apparently!
So as it goes we have a window in May (if we get some bloody sun
) to go and collect the varieties we chose, then plant out in our experimental garden at work. 
As you might imagine Mr Darby has to be one of the nicest, most amenable and knowledgeable chaps I have ever spoken to. Really can't wait to meet him in person.
