joecav
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How long will hops stay fresh in my refrigerator?
Hop life
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Suthrncomfrt1884
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3-4 months easy...as long as their unopened. I would store them in your freezer and they'll last MUCH longer.
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joecav
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I am looking to buy 1lb bags to cut costs. If I don't use them all right away but put the leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer should I be able to get a month or 2?
ZamaMan
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Do you have co2 around? If so I cut a small opening pour out ky hops needed. Fill the bag with co2 shaking it while I do so to get all air out and than quickly seal it with an iron. I tried using co2 purged zip locks in freezer but they went bad. Mason jars work as well.
Suthrncomfrt1884
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This is where a food saver comes in VERY handy. I use mine for sealing unused grains, hops, and pretty much everything else. The bags are freezer safe and have kept my hops in usable condition for over a year.
