What Do I Do With Fresh Hops?

[Pjam]

I've found some growing near my home, they've spilled over from an allotment and I can have some :) :) :)
But what do I do? I guess dry them some how? ......and what about bugs and storage? I hope to 'dry hop' when they're ready for use.

Thanks in advance :

 

[Rolfster]

I store my hops in the freezer, in a air tight bag.

also see http://www.northwesthops.com/Harvest_an ... s_s/14.htm

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[nobyipa]

use on same day as picking and use to dry hop freshly picked there won't be any bugs as such
and the rest you pick dry
i dried mine in the oven at around 35 40c
for around hour half 2 hours
vacuum pack and put in freezer or fridge to use in later brews.

fresh dry hopped

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[Pjam]

Excellent, Thanks :thumb:

Straight in fresh, that's handy. They do look bug free now you mention it .

 

[Pjam]

The little beauties How many would you suggest for a 36 pint kit (dry hop) ?