Simcoe in stock

[Stankonia]

well I just ordered 1lb of each Simcoe and Citra. I plan on using them quickly, and probably giving a 4oz of each to a buddy since my freezer is already stuffed full.

 

[scottland]

I had plenty of 2010 hops from Hop Union in the Nitrogen flushed soft packs. Don't use that as a factor to figure out what year the crop was.

 

[tesilential]

What was wrong with the old method of storing?

I just bought a vacuum sealer, don't tell me it's no longer recognized as a good storage technique.

 

[tagz]

I think I read that they switch due to vacuum seals opening during transport, so sealing at home should still be a good option.

 

[usfmikeb]

Do they ship USPS, or one of the other carriers? I'm asking because I leave for vacation next week, and can stop deliveries from USPS. Thanks.

 

[jtejedor]

Mine came via usps.

 

[strikertown]

Mine also came via USPS in a flat rate box.

 

[usfmikeb]

Awesome, thanks for the responses. Since I know that I can have the delivery held while on vacation, I'll be ordering today.

 

[Montanaandy]

Finally got mine today (Amarillo + Simcoe) from LP.

The 1 lb Hop Union bags are not vacuum sealed - at least they were not when they arrived. From what I have read and from what I recall from the website these are 2011 hops no? The only reason that I ask is that I purchased 1 oz Hop Union Simcoe leaf from the LHBS and it was vacuum packed and nitrogen sealed and I know that the leaf is from the 2011 crop. I am assuming that Hop Union doesn't vacuum seal and nitrogen flush the pellet bags or at least the 1 lb bags.

In any event I am going to break things down into 8 oz bags and vacuum seal. They probably would be OK in the existing bags but I have a sealer so I might as well put it to use.

 

[jstuts2260]

I just ordered a pound of Simcoe pellets from NB.com. I needed a couple other maintenance items so it worked out well. $18.99/1lb or $1.18/ounce aint too bad!

Cheers,

 

[alexdagrate]

I just ordered a pound of Simcoe pellets from NB.com. I needed a couple other maintenance items so it worked out well. $18.99/1lb or $1.18/ounce aint too bad!

Cheers,

Anyone know if Northernbrewer's Simcoe Pellets are from the 2011 crop?

 

[acefaser]

Anyone know if Northernbrewer's Simcoe Pellets are from the 2011 crop?

Just called. 2010 crop

 

[jtejedor]

I would say then that the labelpeelers simcoe is 2010 crop. Packaging, alpha, and beta was exactly the same as the packs I just got from northern brewer.

 

[PoppinCaps]

Yeah, I'm guessing it's 2010, too. The packaging for LP's Simcoe was very different than the other varieties I got from them last week. Meh, good price, and they go fast at my house anyway. Would be nice to get a confirm from them, since their website does say 2011 crop.

 

[Montanaandy]

I would say then that the labelpeelers simcoe is 2010 crop. Packaging, alpha, and beta was exactly the same as the packs I just got from northern brewer.

Yep it is 2010. NB states in their catalogue "Starting in Sept. 2011 we will begin transitioning all of our pellet and whole hop stock to Hop Union's new N2 HopPack technology". As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have a few 1oz packs of HU Simcoe leaf and they were packed with N2. I will also add though that 2 of the packs had lost the vacuum seal which kind of defeats the purpose of using N2 in the first place.

Not a deal breaker IMHO in that even if the pellet is a bit older it will still pack plenty of Simcoe (or Amarillo) punch. Hopefully they were kept in cold storage. At this point, given the shortage you have to take what you can get...

 

[bovineblitz]

These were from Label Peelers even though it says Hop Union right??

Right. The Citra though was actually from elsewhere, I took the picture to show a friend and figured I'd share here.

 

[JimTheHick]

It would appear as if I now have a MASSIVE amount of hops. Some are tight packed (glacier) while others not (simcoe, sorachi).

Lookin' GOOOOOOOOOD

 

[sudsmcgee]

It would appear as if I now have a MASSIVE amount of hops. Some are tight packed (glacier) while others not (simcoe, sorachi).

Lookin' GOOOOOOOOOD

I guess my definition of massive is different considering I have many more bags than that picture and I'm not sure I'll have enough for the year. :rockin:

 

[JimTheHick]

I guess my definition of massive is different

that's what SWMBO said...

 

[MikeRoBrew1]

Wow I can't believe I slept through this one. I HATE missing out on hops. PLEASE let me know if anyone finds Simcoe pellets by the pound anywhere. I would take 1-3lbs. Thanks!!!

 

[acefaser]

Wow I can't believe I slept through this one. I HATE missing out on hops. PLEASE let me know if anyone finds Simcoe pellets by the pound anywhere. I would take 1-3lbs. Thanks!!!

Northern brewer has them for $18.99. W/$7.99 flat rate shipping. Mine are coming 2 day saturday delivery... Love NB!

 

[zeekage]

Northern brewer has them for $18.99. W/$7.99 flat rate shipping. Mine are coming 2 day saturday delivery... Love NB!

NB is out of stock of the 1lb size according to their website.

 

[acefaser]

Word spreads quick around here.

 

[MikeRoBrew1]

NB is so out of stock.

I was able to find some leaf here at Barley N Vine: Hops - Beer Brewing Ingredients

A little spendy but oh well. Just be sure you don't select in-store pickup! hah

 

[alexdagrate]

NB is out of stock of the 1lb size according to their website.

And they're from the 2010 crop. I emailed them and they said they won't have 2011 Simcoe until January.

 

[Brewerforlife]

Brew Tensil's has simcoe back in stock for $18.50/.lb. Hops

 

[Montanaandy]

Fresh Hops is showing 2011 Simcoe leaf (limit 16 oz) for $2.30 per oz or $36.80 per lb which is pricey but available...

 

[zeekage]

Fresh Hops is showing 2011 Simcoe leaf (limit 16 oz) for $2.30 per oz or $36.80 per lb which is pricey but available...

Wow. I've noticed it on their site over the last couple weeks at $1.60/oz i think. I just looked again this morning to see if they still had it and it was not listed at all. Now it's back at $2.30. Yikes!

 

[alexdagrate]

Brew Tensil's has simcoe back in stock for $18.50/.lb. Hops

Brewtensil's shipping starts out at $12.28, bit pricey.

Anyone know if their hops are from the 2011 crop?

 

[Montanaandy]

Wow. I've noticed it on their site over the last couple weeks at $1.60/oz i think. I just looked again this morning to see if they still had it and it was not listed at all. Now it's back at $2.30. Yikes!

Supply $ Demand...