Indeed we could, @finnian! I have a friend that grows hops and brews his own IPAs. He wants to have me grow some hopes for him, so he is coming over this fall to build a hops pole. I'll have to get some photos of his, it is serious craftsmenship - not your average post in a hole with strings.
As long as I return his bottles, he gives me all the beer I can drink..haha I love self sufficient people!! Alcohol tax in this state is outrageous and I'd love to see more people brewing their own.
I'm trying to find someone who'll take my mead in exchange for organic no sulfite added red table wine. Maybe you know someone. ;-)
I might actually! I live within miles of several wineries and vineyards, so I can always ask around.