Hop storage

[barry44]

Hi, I am getting a hard time off shmbo regarding my ever growing hops storage currently filling the chest freezer.

I know that the hops should be stored in the freezer once opened but what about if they are still sealed?

Would I be OK to keep the sealed silver packets in a cool place rather than the freezer without detrimental effects?

I assume I must be as my lhbs keeps them in buckets on the floor.

Cheers,

Barry

[scuppeteer]

Yep, cool and out of direct light, I would still keep opened packs in the freezer though. Remind SWMBO that its also saving you a fortune on buying beer from the shop. What you saved can be spent on nail polish and numerous other lady items!

[Jim]

I think you need to give her a good talking to!

Seriously, even unopened, hops will keep much longer in the freezer than out. If you're just storing them in a cool place, buy little and often so you don't have to keep them too long.

[barry44]

Thanks guys. I hear what you are saying Jim but whenever I see something I buy it to make sure I don't miss it!

Next brew is a punk IPA clone so that should see me through a good few bags!!

[Rookie]

Hi, I am getting a hard time off shmbo regarding my ever growing hops storage currently filling the chest freezer.

I know that the hops should be stored in the freezer once opened but what about if they are still sealed?

Would I be OK to keep the sealed silver packets in a cool place rather than the freezer without detrimental effects?

I assume I must be as my lhbs keeps them in buckets on the floor.

Cheers,

Barry

You don't have a seperate hops freezer?

[barry44]

Hi, I am getting a hard time off shmbo regarding my ever growing hops storage currently filling the chest freezer.

I know that the hops should be stored in the freezer once opened but what about if they are still sealed?

Would I be OK to keep the sealed silver packets in a cool place rather than the freezer without detrimental effects?

I assume I must be as my lhbs keeps them in buckets on the floor.

Cheers,

Barry

You don't have a seperate hops freezer?

I've kind of claimed the chest one as my own....

[Beer O'Clock]

Jeez if you can't man-up then get rid of the hops all together. You are clearly a person who would enjoy a fruit based cocktail rather than beer

[barry44]

Ooft!!!

[BarnsleyBrewer]

I bought a JML vacuum sealer for the hops, works great.... Got some Challenger in freezer around 4 years old..

BB