kombat
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
My local homebrew club is running a bulk hop buy order, and I've put my name in for several pounds of hops. When they arrive, I want to divide them up into 1 or 2 ounce packets, vacuum seal them, and store them in my freezer.
I've heard that some of the vacuum sealing products aren't actually completely oxygen-impermeable. Also, I don't want to waste any more of the sealing material than necessary. So what is the best product for accomplishing this?
I'm fairly certain the FoodSaver system is the right answer, but what model? And do I have to be careful about which roll of sealing plastic I buy to ensure I get the kind that is completely oxygen-impermeable? Or am I asking too much, and I'd have to go to some sort of mylar system to actually get a complete oxygen barrier?
What's the best vaccuum-sealing system for managing a personal bulk hop supply?
My local homebrew club is running a bulk hop buy order, and I've put my name in for several pounds of hops. When they arrive, I want to divide them up into 1 or 2 ounce packets, vacuum seal them, and store them in my freezer.
I've heard that some of the vacuum sealing products aren't actually completely oxygen-impermeable. Also, I don't want to waste any more of the sealing material than necessary. So what is the best product for accomplishing this?
I'm fairly certain the FoodSaver system is the right answer, but what model? And do I have to be careful about which roll of sealing plastic I buy to ensure I get the kind that is completely oxygen-impermeable? Or am I asking too much, and I'd have to go to some sort of mylar system to actually get a complete oxygen barrier?
What's the best vaccuum-sealing system for managing a personal bulk hop supply?