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**JonGrafto** · 11-01-2012, 08:41 PM

Just ordered 5 lbs.... What the hey.. $40.01 with shipping...
Homebrew club could use some as well so I might offer some up as raffle items...

Goyagon · 11-02-2012, 03:31 AM

Im making a double ipa with only Belma hops plan on using 6 oz during mash and boil and dry hopping with 2 oz or maybe more depending on how strong or weak the flavors are. U guys who already brewed got any tips on the strength of the flavor? I see some posts on the flavor profile but none about how strong it is

lastsecondapex · 11-02-2012, 12:13 PM

My next batch will be:

10 gallons

25lbs Maris Otter
2oz Belma @60
2oz Belma @30
2oz Belma @25
3oz Belma @20
3oz Belma @15
4oz Belma @10
4oz Belma @5
4oz Belma @FO

WLP 090 San Diego Super Yeast

6oz Belma Dry Hop @ 10 Days

**theBFG** · 11-02-2012, 01:21 PM

How is everyone storing their hops? I've been using mason jars and putting them in the fridge. Is this a problem? I use them fairly quickly and wouldn't have them sitting in there for more than 6 months at most. I don't mind a little loss in potency but should I invest in a vaccuum sealer instead? I'd rather not if the mason jars are ok, but would like to have them stay fresh for at least 6 months...

**JonGrafto** · 11-02-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by theBFG

How is everyone storing their hops? I've been using mason jars and putting them in the fridge. Is this a problem? I use them fairly quickly and wouldn't have them sitting in there for more than 6 months at most. I don't mind a little loss in potency but should I invest in a vaccuum sealer instead? I'd rather not if the mason jars are ok, but would like to have them stay fresh for at least 6 months...

I vacuum seal mine... I can assure no or little oxidation. Not sure Mason jars will give you the same assurance unless you purge with CO2..

**jammin** · 11-02-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by theBFG

How is everyone storing their hops? I've been using mason jars and putting them in the fridge. Is this a problem? I use them fairly quickly and wouldn't have them sitting in there for more than 6 months at most. I don't mind a little loss in potency but should I invest in a vaccuum sealer instead? I'd rather not if the mason jars are ok, but would like to have them stay fresh for at least 6 months...

I vac seal my hops and store them in the deep freezer.

If you put yours in mason jars and store them in the fridge; I believe you will be doing just fine, sir!

You might want to invest in a vac sealer eventually though. They are great for buying hops in bulk. They are great for tons of other stuff too. A Vac sealer is one of those things I wasn't sure if I would use. Once I got it, I use it all the time.

I have the Food Saver Mini. It's cheap and works like a champ.

**theBFG** · 11-02-2012, 01:49 PM

^^ Awesome, thanks to both of you. Looks like I will be buying a vac sealer in the near future...once I recoup from other recent brewing purchases haha.

theveganbrewer · 11-02-2012, 06:12 PM

How much of a PITA is splitting these 1# bags if leaf hops? 2lbs and it looks like a DEA bust.

**jammin** · 11-02-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by theveganbrewer

How much of a PITA is splitting these 1# bags if leaf hops? 2lbs and it looks like a DEA bust.

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I seal in 4oz packages. I hardly ever use less than that anyway. I can always seal the remainder back up.

1 - 2oz packages .. That's a lot of work

theveganbrewer · 11-02-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jammin

I seal in 4oz packages. I hardly ever use less than that anyway. I can always seal the remainder back up.

1 - 2oz packages .. That's a lot of work

I couldn't cram any more in my bags. What size are yours?