I just ordered 2 each of Centennial, Galena, and Willamette. Seems like a decent mix and all seem pretty hardy. The soil is variable on my land but the area I'll use has clay and rock, with some sand. It is well drained and slightly acidic with the quartzite being so abundant. I can add plenty of compost and mulch. My main concerns are wind and deer. I am going to put them inside the garden fence, so that will help with one problem. Hopefully the deer don't eat my pumpkins (outside the fence)...need those for the Autumn brews.
Glad to hear that the hops are tough plants and our VA growing season lends itself to good crops.