where to buy a few pounds of hops?

[dochawk]

I'm going to date myself (again ), I suppose, by mentioning Hoptech . . . from back before that T would have been capitalized, and, well, the WWW . . . it seems that their domain went to a LHBS.

Anyway, what venders are practical for buying a few pounds at once these days of whole hop?

I primarily use (ok, used, apparently the varietals have shifted ) mostly cascade for finishing and dry hopping (hey, I *like* it), and neutral high-alpha for bettering.

Hmm, and it seems I still have some '92 Saaz in the freezer . . .

So it would be typically 5 or 10 pounds at a time, I suppose.

 

[Moose_MI]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hop-Bundle...86&geo_id=10232&device=Computers&cmpgn=216223


I just happened to see this in an email today..never bought them but seemed like a good deal

 

[dochawk]

thanks

I'm so far removed from buying hops, I don't remember what hops should even cost!

But isn't $20/lb sky-high?


It looks like Freshhops was the vender I used while back east, as Hoptech shipping got expensive.

I've also been burned enough times by "eBay stores" to be hesitant.

 

[Harleybrew32]

I have bought from Yakimavalley a few times, decent prices.
Cascade is one of my favs, i grow my own cascade and centennial.

 

[Loud Brewing]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hop-Bundle...86&geo_id=10232&device=Computers&cmpgn=216223


I just happened to see this in an email today..never bought them but seemed like a good deal

I have bought from Ted at Hop Heaven before. Good products and reliable

 

[Nate R]

I'm going to date myself (again ), I suppose, by mentioning Hoptech . . . from back before that T would have been capitalized, and, well, the WWW . . . it seems that their domain went to a LHBS.

Anyway, what venders are practical for buying a few pounds at once these days of whole hop?

I primarily use (ok, used, apparently the varietals have shifted ) mostly cascade for finishing and dry hopping (hey, I *like* it), and neutral high-alpha for bettering.

Hmm, and it seems I still have some '92 Saaz in the freezer . . .

So it would be typically 5 or 10 pounds at a time, I suppose.

I have used Yakima Valley (flat rate shipping per 4#, pellet). Also Northern Brewer, More Beer, and Williams.

I am.gonna guess... you can use hops that are a tad old? 'Cause if you get a 18 or 19 bag of basic hops (like Cascade) you can get them for ~$10 a pound or less.
Search this thread for a few companies.

Imo, there are too many online legimate stores to risk an ebay. Thats just me tho.

I will edit and update if i find any links

Edit: like 10 posts below... thanks @BruceH for this link.
https://hopsdirect.com/collections/hop-sale

 

[Transamguy77]

I bought hops from yakama valley hops and adventures in home brewing last month, yakama still has some 2018 leftovers for good prices.

 

[ba-brewer]

I would not buy from anyone that does not list the harvest dates, Yakama valley hops and farmhouse brewing supply are two that do.

 

[beernutz]

I've bought pounds from Yakima Valley within the last couple years and always had good experiences.

 

[dochawk]

and now the ads below start with "Plaid Print Crop Top & High Waist . . ."


I'm getting a kick out of this algorithm . . .

 

[smata67]

For the odd few ounces of hops here and there I'll buy from just about anyone. But if going for lb quantities, no question, Yakima Valley Hops. I would also consider hopsdirect for that type of purchase, just not had a reason to stray from YVH yet.

 

[Nate R]

For the odd few ounces of hops here and there I'll buy from just about anyone. But if going for lb quantities, no question, Yakima Valley Hops. I would also consider hopsdirect for that type of purchase, just not had a reason to stray from YVH yet.

If the OP wants a great deal, and can make adjustments for an older year on a standard crop, then hopsdirect may be the best deal.

 

[Yooper]

I didn't take a close look when I was ordering other things, but Ritebrew.com seemed to have a decent supply of pounds of hops. That would be worth a look.