Hops, packing for reduced volume storage
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Hops, packing for reduced volume storage
Many brewers buy hops in bulk and vacuum repack in smaller lots for storage. Maybe others have had this issue, but I've always had trouble with how the repacks un-uniformly compress when evacuated making it difficult to fit in the freezer.
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.
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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.
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Re: Hops, packing for reduced volume storage
This 62 grams pressed out.
I believe this method also reduces the entrained air.
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I believe this method also reduces the entrained air.
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Re: Hops, packing for reduced volume storage
This is 2 pounds of hops ready for the freezer.
330ml bottle for size reference.
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330ml bottle for size reference.
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Re: Hops, packing for reduced volume storage
Great idea
How long should they last in those bags?
How long should they last in those bags?
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Re: Hops, packing for reduced volume storage
Can't say for sure as I'm uncertain of the barrier properties of the plastic used. Normally the bags get purged with N2 before sealing if I'm planning on storing for a while in the chest freezer. Nothing usually stays in there more then 2 years before being used but they seem to last at least that long.
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