homebrewer_99
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I sent an email to HopsDirect (Puterbaugh Farms) the other day asking:
In general, what is the shelf life of hops when stored vacuum sealed in a
freezer versus a fridge?
IF THEY ARE IN LEAF FORM, I WOULD GO WITH YOUR NOTE BELOW....
(Me: I've always recommended that year old hops should be used for aroma and dry hopping only.)
IF THEY ARE IN PELLET FORM & SEALED TIGHLY, OUT OF LIGHT & KEPT IN THE FREEZER, YOU SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO FOR A YEAR OR TWO.
Thought you'd like to know...
In general, what is the shelf life of hops when stored vacuum sealed in a
freezer versus a fridge?
IF THEY ARE IN LEAF FORM, I WOULD GO WITH YOUR NOTE BELOW....
(Me: I've always recommended that year old hops should be used for aroma and dry hopping only.)
IF THEY ARE IN PELLET FORM & SEALED TIGHLY, OUT OF LIGHT & KEPT IN THE FREEZER, YOU SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO FOR A YEAR OR TWO.
Thought you'd like to know...