leaf hop aroma gone after 3 week storage

[ne0t0ky0]

Used my first bag of leaf hops about 3 weeks ago. When I opened the bag the aroma was amazing! A lot more hop character than say pellet hops which most smell fairly similar when you stick your nose in the bag. I have about 6 oz left of the 8 oz sealed pack. After using it, I vacuum sealed and stored in a freezer. Last Friday I opened the leaf bag and there wasn't *any* of the amazing aroma, mostly just the earthy smell of plants.

Is this typical for leaf hops? I know my pellet hops fade a bit but they never lose that hop aroma like the leaf did... Any remedy other than use the bag immediately?

 

[bobbrews]

The bag was devoid of air until you opened it. So when you first smelled it, it was potent. Rub a few cones between your fingers to rustle up some of the oils... you'll smell it again.

 

[ne0t0ky0]

I was hoping it was something like this. I'm about to dry-hop the beer I brewed with some Amarillo so I'll be sure to give em a rub and see if that brings it back.

It sounds like even if I don't get that smell they'll be OK. I was just worried since this was my first experience with storing leaf hops that I was missing some critical step...