[JT]

Thread topic is as descibed: where do you get your hops?  This has come up here and there in other threads, but I'm not sure there is a thread dedicated to it.  So, where do you source your hops, and why?   

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[HoosierBrew]

YVH - great packaging, quality, variety is stellar.

Farmhouse - good variety, quality.

Hop Heaven on ebay - very high quality.


Thses are my favorite 3, but I buy from other vendors.

[tommymorris]

I switched to Yakima Valley Hops last year.

Why?

1. Good recommendations from this forum.

2. Lots of inventory/choices.

3. I like 2 oz portions. I am a small batch brewer, so, I don't want pounds.

4. I had a garlicky beer and decided I wanted a better hop supplier.

[JT]

YVH - great packaging, quality, variety is stellar.

Farmhouse - good variety, quality.

Hop Heaven on ebay - very high quality.


Thses are my favorite 3, but I buy from other vendors.

And thus the point of this thread.  Until a few seconds ago I thought Yakima Valley Hops could only be ordered by commercial stores (not sure why). 

Countdown to me ordering stuff I don't really need right now...

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[Stevie]

YVH - great packaging, quality, variety is stellar.

Farmhouse - good variety, quality.

Hop Heaven on ebay - very high quality.


Thses are my favorite 3, but I buy from other vendors.

And thus the point of this thread.  Until a few seconds ago I thought Yakima Valley Hops could only be ordered by commercial stores (not sure why). 

Countdown to me ordering stuff I don't really need right now...

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I think you're confusing it with Yakima Chief/Hop Union (YCH)

[JT]

YVH - great packaging, quality, variety is stellar.

Farmhouse - good variety, quality.

Hop Heaven on ebay - very high quality.


Thses are my favorite 3, but I buy from other vendors.

And thus the point of this thread.  Until a few seconds ago I thought Yakima Valley Hops could only be ordered by commercial stores (not sure why). 

Countdown to me ordering stuff I don't really need right now...

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I think you're confusing it with Yakima Chief/Hop Union (YCH)

I think you're right.  That said, I just took a quick look on my phone at the YVH site, I like that 8oz and 2 oz orders are an option. 

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[erockrph]

YVH and Farmhouse are my go-to's for new/experimental varieties and imports. I will usually place an order with Ted from Hop Heaven when the year's new crop comes out to stock up on my standbys. I also use Freshops and Hops Direct, but they require bulk purchases and I only brew 3 gallon batches. Yes, I have been known to stuff close to a pound of hops in a 3-gallon batch, but I prefer to mix and match a few varieties. 

[JT]

I spent 15 minutes the other day looking for a Hop Heaven website after seeing it mentioned a few times on other threads and came to the conclusion he only sells via Ebay.  Is this right? 

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[tommymorris]

I spent 15 minutes the other day looking for a Hop Heaven website after seeing it mentioned a few times on other threads and came to the conclusion he only sells via Ebay.  Is this right? 

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Yep. Only eBay.

[erockrph]

I spent 15 minutes the other day looking for a Hop Heaven website after seeing it mentioned a few times on other threads and came to the conclusion he only sells via Ebay.  Is this right? 

He uses ebay as his storefront, but he also sends out a mailing right after the hop harvest to place an order from that year's expected inventory. I usually use him for domestic stuff that I use in quantity, and I stock up with enough Citra, Sterling, etc. for the year.

[natebrews]

I tend to get things from nikobrew.com.  The selection goes up and down, but the prices are pretty good.  Looking quickly, the price/pound was roughly the same as YVH not including shipping (YVH is 6 bucks, nikobrew is $5).

[cascadesrunner]

YVH all the way.  Reliable quality, great service and a wide variety to play with.

[klickitat jim]

Ted is an awesome guy. I got to judge Pale Ale with him at Seattle NHC with him last year. Then made him try my Helles and Helles Exportbier. That was fun.

[theDarkSide]

Another Nikobrew vote here.  Plus Niko is a cool dude with a kilt...what more could you want?

[Hand of Dom]

Crossmyloof brewery in Glasgow, or Malt Miller.