Freshops delivery prices.

crow_flies · Post by **crow_flies** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:49 am

I am amazed that there are no HB shops in this part of the woods at all. I live in Welling, kent - I think the nearest one is way down in chatham or over in Essex somewhere. I really am forced to use online for all my purchases - anyhow i've just sent an order in to the guy on ebay for 250g of fuggles and 250g of Styrians - got a reply straight away and he said they'll ship monday. Will keep you posted as to quality and delivery.

/CF

sparky Paul · Post by **sparky Paul** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:14 pm

crow_flies wrote:Will keep you posted as to quality and delivery.

Cheers, I'd be interested how you get on with these too.

johnmac · Post by **johnmac** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:06 pm

How much does 5kg cost inc delivery?

I'd be interested in a mini coop NW England/N. Midlands.

crow_flies · Post by **crow_flies** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:31 pm

Hops arrived today, well wrapped in thick plastic bag and tied off with a cable tie. Strong aroma, so they do smell fresh and labelled clearly with AA rating and use by date on Jan 08. They are now double wrapped in the freezer.....

All in all I can recommend these for those that don't have a reliable local store.

/CF

slurp the apprentice · Post by **slurp the apprentice** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:54 pm

Hi johnmac i would be keen for a regional hop co op.I have just bought a vacuum packing machine as i was thinking of buying in bulk and selling what i didnot need .All you need is 5 people or more per 5kilo bag to make thjis a sensible proposition.I can see the why some might argue to support your local HB shop but my local one seems content to sell stock which is past its sell by date and has no time to talk to novices. I would happily pay through the nose prices if i thought theres an expert behind the counter imparting knowledge and encouragement but its taken me joining this on line forum to get this .

Death to the nasty HB shops

Reaper · Post by **Reaper** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:34 pm

Hi All
I spent the day at my local micro brewery a few weeks ago, very interesting, they said I could buy my grain and hops from then, Ive just order a few things this time, wanted to get my feet under the table first. I was going to ask if they would sell a 5Kg pack of hops next time. If all gose well I might be able to help start a mini coop on the forum, but it dose depend on the price. If anyone is interested drop me a PM and ill let you know how thing go, im hoping to go tomorrow.

regards Paul

Frothy · Post by **Frothy** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:31 am

I'd love to support my local HB shop
Unfortunately they insist on selling crappy old dry & loose hops
Hopshop, H&G & Beertech are brill'.

Frothy

johnmac · Post by **johnmac** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:29 pm

Looks like we may have enough for a mini co-op, if we can agree on variety? I guess we all use Goldings? I'd be up for a couple of kg and would also consider other aroma varieties. I only use Target and Fuggles in smallish amounts. Cascade or Styrian Goldings would also be good for a couple of KG.

I gather Charles Farms will charge Ã‚Â£34 inc delivery for 5kg, based on info in this thread?

johnmac · Post by **johnmac** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:32 pm

Hi Paul,

Are you about to become my homebrew shop?

If you're going to supply hops and gas, you may as well start wholesaling malt as well.

Seriously though, the bulk hops idea sound good, especially if they're fresh.

John

sparky Paul · Post by **sparky Paul** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:15 pm

crow_flies wrote:Hops arrived today, well wrapped in thick plastic bag and tied off with a cable tie. Strong aroma, so they do smell fresh and labelled clearly with AA rating and use by date on Jan 08. They are now double wrapped in the freezer.....

Thanks for the heads up CF.

Anyone have an idea how long hops would remain usable if kept in a freezer?

Reaper · Post by **Reaper** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:17 pm

Hi
I went to see about my grain and hops today, as I walked into the brewery I saw the Heat exchanger in bits on the floor. Ill go back next week to see them.

regards Paul

johnmac · Post by **johnmac** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:41 pm

Doh! The above was meant to be sent as a PM!!! Serves me right for trying to use the computer when sober!

Post by **Andy** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:51 pm

johnmac wrote:Doh! The above was meant to be sent as a PM!!! Serves me right for trying to use the computer when sober!

slurp the apprentice · Post by **slurp the apprentice** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:43 am

I have just placed a order for 20kg of hops that is 5kg of stryian golding 5kg of cascade ,5kg of golding 5kg of fuggles anyone wanting 1kg or more get in touch.I will try to vaccum pack in 1kg units and just share the costs equally

mysterio · Post by **mysterio** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:45 am

I'm doing the same, only with Goldings, Cascades & Amarillo.

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