EricCSU

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So, I took the plunge and ordered hops from Hops Direct. It took 48 hours to ship the order, and 5 business days to ship to Austin, TX. I got a pound each of Amarillo, Fuggles, Centennial, Cascade, Magnum, and Northern Brewer. The pound of Fuggles is 15.9 ounces, but all of the other bags are at least 18 ounces (Magnum was 19!). With that in mind, This would cost $324 if I were to buy hops as I needed them for each recipe and $180 to buy 1lb packs from the LHBS. I paid $77 plus 3 rolls of foodsaver bags...$110 total.



As you can tell, the Cascade and Fuggles were not vacuum packed. I took this opportunity to play with the new food saver and make 28g packets of Cascade. I promptly ran out of bags.


I can't wait to brew again!

Eric

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Fermenting: Arrogant Bastard Clone, BCS Dry stout

Planned: Rye IPA, ESB, Oatmeal Pale Ale, Rye Amber

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MeatyPortion

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Holy crap that's a lot of hops.

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EricCSU

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I know, it's exciting right?

Eric

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Keg 1: Belgian Dark Strong (8.9%abv)
Keg 2:
Keg 3:
Keg 4:
Keg 5:
Keg 6:
Fermenting: Arrogant Bastard Clone, BCS Dry stout

Planned: Rye IPA, ESB, Oatmeal Pale Ale, Rye Amber

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Hop Substitution Chart

steinsato

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So do you just shoot some Co2 into the packets before you seal them up then freeze them to make them last?

EricCSU

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I just measure the amount, put it into the bag and use the vacuum sealer, then stick them in the freezer.

Eric

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Keg 1: Belgian Dark Strong (8.9%abv)
Keg 2:
Keg 3:
Keg 4:
Keg 5:
Keg 6:
Fermenting: Arrogant Bastard Clone, BCS Dry stout

Planned: Rye IPA, ESB, Oatmeal Pale Ale, Rye Amber

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Convert an all grain recipe to extract
Hop Substitution Chart

snwmnhntr

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+1 I do the same thing. Works great.

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goodgodilovebeer

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Hey guys I'm just wondering how long they'll keep in the freezer? 6 months, a year, more?
I ordered 4 lbs from Hops Direct a few days ago and now that I see how much that actually is...I'm beginning to think I'm not able to go through them fast enough.

peterfuse

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I love how you referred to buying them in pounds then packed them in metric.

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EricCSU

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They sell the hops by the pound. I measure using the metric scale because it is more precise and my brain processes that easier.

Eric

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Keg 1: Belgian Dark Strong (8.9%abv)
Keg 2:
Keg 3:
Keg 4:
Keg 5:
Keg 6:
Fermenting: Arrogant Bastard Clone, BCS Dry stout

Planned: Rye IPA, ESB, Oatmeal Pale Ale, Rye Amber

Can You Brew It Recipe Database
Convert an all grain recipe to extract
Hop Substitution Chart

peterfuse

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Good work i like it, i wasn't poking fun. I'm constantly converting recipes from this site to metric in my head.

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