hop infused soap?

[thejiro]

Does any one here have any experience infusing hops into soap? I am looking to start making cp soap but I want the fragrance and color to come from the hops

 

[carebear]

Nope, but I'm making some soap this coming weekend with ground hops as a scrubby - it's a trial batch.

 

[krissy]

that sounds really neat. Carebear, would you mind posting a pic once you have made it? i would love to see how it comes out.

 

[Bigmoose]

If you have a choice for the hop types I would reccomend Cluster or Chinnook hops. I think they have a nicer aroma than most.

Bruce

 

[carebear]

I'm making it for a local brewery and using their hops. I have no idea what kind they are.

 

[Hazel]

Bruce,

Do you think the aroma would come through after saponification?

carebear -

I'm also interested in hearing more about your experiment with hops as scrubs.

 

[Northland Naturals]

i make a lavender and hops bar that uses finely ground hops pellets (Amarillo) and lavender buds as scrubbies. they do end up pretty scrubby, but the aroma is deep and relaxing.