Hops shelf life...

[Keger8tor]

How long do hop pellets last in the fridge in a ziplock bag?

I brewed a couple recipes that only called for 1/4 ounce and I saved the rest. It’s been maybe 3 weeks, but I won’t be able to brew again until next weekend.

 

[LittleRiver]

Get all the air you can out of the bag, and you'll be fine. I've stored some partial bags of hops this way for months. Store them in the refrigerator.

 

[Steveruch]

Hops that are properly stored will last a long time. I've used hops that were stored in the freezer for nearly five years.

 

[brewbama]

Here’s what Hop Heaven sends out with their hops:

 

[kh54s10]

Almost all of my hops are a couple to as much as 6 years old. They are vacuum bagged and frozen. They are still making good beer. Maybe not as good as super fresh, but still good.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Air contact shortens the life substantially. Cold (fridge or freezer) and vacuum sealed (or better yet nitrogen sealed) they'll last quite a while. Ziploc bags in the fridge, I'd use within a couple months. Your timeline I think you'll be fine. They'll have degraded slightly in terms of character but it shouldn't be a noticeable issue.

 

[Keger8tor]

Thanks everyone!

I appreciate all of the responses!