Raw/ whole hop storage question

[brauscjm]

So in a rush at the brew store today bought a pound of cascade dried hop leafs instead of pellets. I usually store leftovers in the freezer but am not sure what to do with the leaves. I was planning on putting them in a couple mason jars and trying to make a few IPAs next week to use them up so they don't spoil. Can I store them this way and how long will they store without tasting like crap


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[Flboy]

Huh, you freeze pellets? Is that the norm? (asking everyone) I have a lot on hand and just keeping in mason jars, or still vac pac.

 

[brauscjm]

Just after I open them to try and keep them fresh as possible


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[unionrdr]

Whether whole leaf or pellets,I store them in the freezer. A vacuum sealer would be good to pack'em in 1 oz units before freezing.

 

[Tombstone0]

You definitely want to store them in the freezer. If you don't have a vacuum sealer I'd suggest putting them in ziplock freezer bags and squeezing as much air out as you can.

 

[Rotgut]

I vacuum seal then put them in my man-cave freezer.