I see Hops for $20 a pound?!

I see the little "right not on ebay" display above threads when I visit the forum.

So I decide to ebay search "hops"
And Im finding a bunch of things like:
"1 pound of Argentine Cascade Hop Pellets" for $20 + free shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Argentine-Cascade-Pellet-Hops-1-POUND_W0QQitemZ350106334561QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350106334561&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

"1 pound Mt Hood Hops " $20 + $10 shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mt-Hood-Hops-Going-out-of-Business-1-LB-At-My-Cost_W0QQitemZ320305477443QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320305477443&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

"1 Pound Hallertauer Hops" $25 + free shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/German-Select-Hops-1lb-Hallertau-Home-brew-beer-making_W0QQitemZ260296525573QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260296525573&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I believe these are all "Buy it Now", so you don't have to fight other bidders
I just thought this would be worth posting for anyone trying to stock up for the winter. :rockin:

I'm guessing these are 2007 hops. Probably trying to clear them out for the 2008 hops.

as the old saying goes buyer beware.

nothing wrong w/ 2007 hops though.
JJ

jfrizzell said:

I'm guessing these are 2007 hops. Probably trying to clear them out for the 2008 hops.

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You're probably right because the Agentine Cascades are from Midwest Supplies. So at least you know they have been stored well, so there probably isn't anything wrong with them at all. Hops can last a couple years when vacume sealed and kept frozen.

The hallertaus are

Only 1.5% Alpha Acid

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so that's probably the reason for that price.

Argentinian cascades are about as useful to most brewers as tits on a witch...they're not a substitute for cascade...they are a sub for saatz...I think there's only one of tqo of us on here who has actually brewed with them...they're really nothing special.

Revvy said:

Argentinian cascades are about as useful to most brewers as tits on a witch...they're not a substitute for cascade...they are a sub for saatz...I think there's only one of tqo of us on here who has actually brewed with them...they're really nothing special.

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I used them becasue my LHBS had them on sale. There's a reason they were on sale, becasue they didn't want them in their store anymore. I will never use them again, not like Cascade, not like Saaz, not like anything I want in my beer again.

Good find! I just bought a pound of the Argentine Cascades for some Belgian-style ales I plan to brew soon.

Sweet deal at $1.25/oz with free shipping from Midwest.

lamarguy said:

Good find! I just bought a pound of the Argentine Cascades for some Belgian-style ales I plan to brew soon.

Sweet deal at $1.25/oz with free shipping from Midwest.

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^^^^^^ Sucker J/K

BarleyWater said:

I used them becasue my LHBS had them on sale. There's a reason they were on sale, becasue they didn't want them in their store anymore. I will never use them again, not like Cascade, not like Saaz, not like anything I want in my beer again.

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I have a bunch I bought for a dollar an ounce...I've only used one ounce so far...it wasn't terrible in what I was brewing...but it wasn't great either...

Can you say "cheesefoot"?

I just got a lb of Spalt from breworganic for $20. They're 2006'ers that were 4.5% (says 5% on the package though), still vacuum sealed and had been in a freezer the whole time, plus I plan on using them in lambics/wits and whathaveyou, so whatevs

I used some Argentina Cascades in a brown and thought they blended very well with the chocolate malt. Defiantly a brew again.

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^^^^^^ Sucker J/K

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Ha, thanks for the vote of confidence!

I figure their "spicy" characteristic is worth a shot in a Belgian ale. If not, I can always use them for bittering. After all, it's fun to experiment.

beerthirty said:

Can you say "cheesefoot"?

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Huh? Are you making up new words?

I have grains for about six brews coming but only about 8 oz. hops so I went ahead and ordered a pound of Argentina Cascade. I know a Golding/Saaz hop will be useful. Thanks.

I just bought a pound of 2007 Saaz from NB. They keep their hops sealed in mylar bags in their freezer, nitrogen purged as well if I'm not mistaken. At any rate better kept than the 2007s in my freezer, and they're still fine so I figured what the hell. It was ridiculous trying to find Saaz last year.

Revvy said:

Argentinian cascades are about as useful to most brewers as tits on a witch...they're not a substitute for cascade...they are a sub for saatz...I think there's only one of tqo of us on here who has actually brewed with them...they're really nothing special.

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I like them quite a bit. I don't find them any more special than most other varieties, but they are perfect for a couple beers I brew. I do wish they would give them a different name, though.


TL

TexLaw said:

I like them quite a bit. I don't find them any more special than most other varieties, but they are perfect for a couple beers I brew. I do wish they would give them a different name, though.


TL

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Tex, what beers are you using them in? And you're right about the name confusion, that's how I ended up with several ounces before I got home and googled them. there's a party store near me that has an aisle of homebrew and winemaking supplies, and I saw them on the rack for a dollar an ounce, so I scooped them up.

My understanding is that the Argentinian Cascades are similar to Hallertauer or Spalt.

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Argentinian cascades are about as useful to most brewers as tits on a witch...tl.

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What is wrong w/ tits on a witch

balto charlie said:

What is wrong w/ tits on a witch

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whos going to F* a witch? its like trying to sell "special" brownies but theres nothing actually "special" about them

German Tradition Hops! 1 LB. 6% $22 + $10 shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/German-Tradition-Hops-1-LB-6-A-Acid-Hallertau-Clone_W0QQitemZ320304446141QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320304446141&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

That's the last I found for hops. Someone else posted a bout this site:

6 oz of 6% perle hops for $6.65

German Spalt Select Pellet Hops, 1 Lb $20.93
German Spalt Select Pellet Hops, 1 Lb. ** OLD CROP CLOSEOUT ** - OH7D

But if you order 3 of these, you get 18 oz for $19.95:
German Spalt Select Whole Hops: 6 oz. only 4%
German Spalt Select Whole Hops: 6 oz. (2005 Closeout) - OH16C

If it lets you. Maybe give the site an email for 3 orders of that... assuming someone is interested.

I also found some AWESOME prices on Kegs and bottles! I mean awesome
I'll put them up in a thread

SnaX said:

German Spalt Select Whole Hops: 6 oz. only 4%
German Spalt Select Whole Hops: 6 oz. (2005 Closeout) - OH16C

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Estimated at 3.63% AA now if stored at 0F that's if!

lamarguy said:

Good find! I just bought a pound of the Argentine Cascades for some Belgian-style ales I plan to brew soon.

Sweet deal at $1.25/oz with free shipping from Midwest.

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Uhh...details, please?