I don't know what "tools" you have. But maybe one option would be to just put them in regular plastic bags on the counter, spread out the hops in one "layer" only, so they are all flat inside the bag, submerge the bag in water, )maybe you need two pieces of flat material in each hand so the hops won't bunch up again), so the pressure of the water will drive most air in the bag, out. Then while you're holding it there have a friend seal the bag with a lighter or something. I guess it would be easy to burn a hole through the bag though.. Or get a cheap sealer to make the seal. Then store in freezer. I know that air permeability isn't great in plastic bags, comparing to proper hop-bags, but if you don't leave them in the freezer for ages, i guess it would help.
Statistics: Posted by Smellyglove — Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:40 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Owenbräu — Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:04 am
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The idea of using yeast as an O2 scavenger came to me today. Would it make sense to somehow put a little dish of yeast and food alongside a bag of hops inside a jar that is able to become airtight, leave it at room temp for an hour or so, and then pop it back in the freezer? I would obviously not like to create little hop grenades, but pressure is a calculation away. Is this a bit much for a cheap solution for hop storage?
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Statistics: Posted by Weizenberg — Mon Oct 10, 2016 6:04 pm
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I trust the supplier, he took them out of his freezer, co2 flushed and canned about 5oz for me.
I was thinking somewhere in that same Plato and 50 IBU range, probably go somewhat equal amounts at FWH,60,30,10. Won't take much, maybe 15g for my small batches. Maybe a good holiday beer.
Statistics: Posted by wobdee — Mon Oct 10, 2016 4:02 pm
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The high AA makes it very suitable for this, but the AA is suspiciously high. How much do you trust your supplier?
(Sometimes the mis-label them)
I'd just go for it
Aim for 50 IBU but make sure you have a solid malt profile to support it. It'll be great on a full on beer (13-15 Plato)
Statistics: Posted by Weizenberg — Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:41 pm
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How long should they last in those bags?
Statistics: Posted by Weizenberg — Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:38 am
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Statistics: Posted by Owenbräu — Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:17 am
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330ml bottle for size reference.
Statistics: Posted by Bilsch — Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:13 pm
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I believe this method also reduces the entrained air.
Statistics: Posted by Bilsch — Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:12 pm
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One solution is to place the bag between two boards and squeezing when vacuuming. You can feel the pump pulling and you just follow along adding more pressure as you go. The most force applied right near the end.
Statistics: Posted by Bilsch — Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:08 pm
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