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Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:49 am to
Posted by BugAC
St. George
Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:49 am to
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I figured I'd buy a pound of it just out of curiousity.


I know freezing hops is the best way to store them. How long do hops stay fresh when frozen?
Posted by BMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:57 am to
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I know freezing hops is the best way to store them. How long do hops stay fresh when frozen?


They'll last a long time when frozen. I should have plenty of hops to last me through 2015 for my hoppy beers. Got a pound of Simcoe, Mosaic and Amarillo, as well as just under a pound of this Nuggetzilla and just over a pound of Citra.
Posted by s14suspense
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
14706 posts
Posted on 12/22/14 at 10:03 am to
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I know freezing hops is the best way to store them. How long do hops stay fresh when frozen?

Frozen and air tight/vacuumed packed they should be good for a long time. I have used 2+ year old hops and they were just fine. I'm sure they could last indefinitely if stored properly.

Posted by BeerMoney
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Member since Jul 2012
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Posted on 12/22/14 at 12:04 pm to
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I know freezing hops is the best way to store them. How long do hops stay fresh when frozen?


Buy a vacuum sealer and they'll last practically forever. I use 2-3 year old bags with zero issues. Buying hops by the pound is one of my primary methods for brewing cheaper and not having to sub ingredients. I buy about 10 pounds once a year and work off that.
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