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Geisenfeld is my grandmother's home town. It's also Ground Zero of the Hallertau. Naturally, I suggested to my Mom that we just swing by.

 

 

Hop Field in Geisenfeld
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We pulled off the road at the first field I saw

 

 

More Hop Vines with Kids
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How Green It Is!

 

 

Beckoning Bines (Vines)
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Majestic, I think.

 

 

Hop Cone Opened
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So Fragrant!

 

 

Art among the Hops
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I am already intoxicated by the smell.

 

 

Closeup of Lupulin Glands
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Is this insanely great, or what! Click for full size.