Hop Storage: Vacuum Sealed vs. Non-Purged Baggie
The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate the differences between a beer made with hops stored in a non-purged plastic baggie and the same beer made with hops stored in a vacuum sealed bag.
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The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate the differences between a beer made with hops stored in a non-purged plastic baggie and the same beer made with hops stored in a vacuum sealed bag.
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This experiment evaluates the differences between a beer stored in a cool environment and the same beer stored in a warm environment over the same period of time.
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By John Moorhead, American Homebrewers Association This post is a follow-up to How to Grow Hops at Home. When to Pick Your Hops The time has come. You've planned, pruned, monitored, cared for and put in the hours for you homegrown hops…