Pickled Hops Recipe From Cascade Brewing Company

Ingredients

• 2½ pounds fresh hop shoots
• ½ bottle Cascade Kriek beer (or another sour ale)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 red chile
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 4 cups white vinegar

Directions

1. In a large lidded container, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and place in a dark, cool space for two weeks. Serve immediately or transfer to the refrigerator for up to two months.