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| Hop Stripper |
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| The vine is hauled through the stripper |
| First Stage |
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| The conveyer dumps the cones here |
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| Separating Cones from Leaves and Stems |
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| A series of chutes and drums performs the separation |
| Second Stage |
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| Same room as the First Stage. The heat and humidity in here is incredible! |
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| Separated Cones go up to the Top Loft |
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| Third Stage |
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| The drying floor. Moisture content goes to 10%. |
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