I know its been discussed, but I had a hard time searching for hop storage with "hop" not being a search-able term. Anyway, I bought 8 oz. each of Amarillo, Columbus, and Chinook pellets about 5 months ago, and due to some circumstances out of my control have not used them as quickly as I hoped, and have about 6 oz. of each left. I've had them in the freezer the whole time, so I know they are supposed to be alright in theory, but I was wondering if anyone has some first hand experience dealing with long term freezer storage. Any adverse effects? If so, has anyone run into needing to upping their amounts in a recipe? Any opinions/experiences greatly appreciated, thanks.
How long will my hops last in the freezer?
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Many hops will last 6-8 months at room temperature. In a freezer, several years. I normally buy hops once a year, just after the harvest and freeze them.
I have some Columbus pellets that are almost two years old & they still pack a punch.
I have some Columbus pellets that are almost two years old & they still pack a punch.
Willsellout
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Yup...this is what I do. I have about a dozen different leaf hops, the bulk of which are Cascade as I love to dryhop with it.Raffie said:
Dan
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david_42 said:
David that's a really good idea. What time I'm assuming in the fall is just after the harvest and who do you think is good to buy from?
boo boo
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Raffie said:
I get them from Dave Wills at freshops, but if you are buying pounds, hopsdirect might be a little better. Dave will post when he has the new harvest in. He has his own farm and buys other hops from the locals.
Willsellout
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I am planning on buying at the end of the harvest as well and stock up for the year..that's the only way to do it.
Dan
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Until you use it up 
RDWHAHB
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So how long have people actually kept hops in the freezer and still used them with success? I have a pliny pack that is probably going on about 5 years, vacuum sealed and in the freezer.....do I dare?
I just used some hops from 2007 a couple of months ago. They were frozen at 0 degrees, and vacuum sealed from the day I got them in 2007. I did open them and smell them and made sure they smelled great, and since they did I used them with the same results I always get. Oh, they were pellet hops, and still quite green with no brown spots at all.
Holter
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I have pellet hops in my freezer that are 3-5 years old. I keep all of my hops in either vacuum sealed bags or vacuum sealed mason jars - both with silica gel oxy absorber packs inside. I buy bulk lbs from hops direct, niko brew, hop shack, etc.
I wont say that the 5 year old hops are quite as bright as they were when I first purchased them, but they are pretty close. The only two hops that I have noticed a difference in quality over long term storage are Simcoe and Citra - they both dulled out a bit.
I wont say that the 5 year old hops are quite as bright as they were when I first purchased them, but they are pretty close. The only two hops that I have noticed a difference in quality over long term storage are Simcoe and Citra - they both dulled out a bit.
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7 years, that's awesome. Will make the money I'm about to spend on a vacuum sealer much easier, thanks.Similar threads
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