Older Hops?

[MaltnHops]

Are hops from the 2009 harvest still good? Do they lose viability?

 

[ziggy13]

That depends a lot on how they were stored and which specific variety of hops they are. They definitely will go bad over time and some varieties have better storage properties than others. I have never used hops that were 2 years old before, but if they were stored in an oxygen barrier bag in a freezer they may possibly still be usable if they're a variety of hop that has good storage properties.

 

[Revrin]

It really depends on the variety. Some keep better than others. If the hops were packaged fresh and have been kept frozen in a vacuum seald bag, they should have a pretty good chance. Make a tea out of a small amount and if tastes good use them. Any stale or skunky smells/tastes should be avoided.