Vacuum Hops in the Freezer?

[Pjam]

I've just started my 1st LME brew and I'm feeling smug

Now, I've just used about 1/3 of my hops, should I keep the remainder in the freezer? My Citra (20g) was used for the last 5 mins and I also intend to dry hop (20g) that later on.

 

[phettebs]

I keep mine sealed in the freezer all the time. It works well for me.

 

[Pjam]

OK. Will do. Cheers :thumb:

 

[kev]

Yeh me too. Wrap the bag up and shove in the freezer.

Will be good for a wee while in there.

K

 

[Wezzel]

I no longer have leftovers as I use loads for aroma and chuck all the remaining ones in for dry hopping. I know it's extravagant but i don't brew very often. My latest Bombay IPA used 300gms and is a real aromafest. ;-)

 

[Pjam]

chuck all the remaining ones in for dry hopping. I know it's extravagant

I'm feeling mean now :lol:

 

[kev]

What I do is every 3 or 4 brews I grab whatever's in the freezer and make a random pale ale with them to use them up.

Means you get a batch of beer for next to nothing as the hops are leftovers....and everyone you make is different!


K

 

[joe 90]

in the freezer pjam
hope you are better at making beer than building Honda c90s :rofl: :rofl: :

 

[Pjam]

Hi Joe

hope you are better at making beer than building Honda c90s :rofl: :rofl: :

errrrrrr, no

 

[Hoppy]

There is no need to freeze hops. Pellets keep for 3years (sealed) leaf hops for 1 year (sealed) at 3 degrees C.

That said keeping them in the freezer, stops stinking your fridge out. Mind you if you can smell them in the fridge they're oxidising anyway!

Regards

Hoppy