Hop shelf life

[slats69]

I told my local brew shop that I have been using hops that are over a year old as I buy 100gm at a time cos it heaps cheaper. He said I shouldn't as they like their flavour,which probably true to a degree . I didn't mention that I store them in the freezer. Would this make a difference ?

 

[Pogierob]

Try something like this

http://brewerslog.appspot.com/HopAlphaCalc

 

[stakka82]

Invest in a $50 vacuum sealer from eBay. It'll keep you hops fresh much longer and save you money in the long run.

 

[slats69]

Thanks for the advice , I'll definitely get the sealer . But does freezing help preserve the hops ?

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Yes, vac sealed and frozen is the go

 

[Yob]

But does freezing help preserve the hops ?

Certainly does, the colder they are the slower the staling

 

[Mr. No-Tip]

Vac sealed and frozen, yep. Also, be careful with the hop calcs. I used it last year with some 2010 POR. The resulting beer was pretty damn bitter.