Hop Aroma Loss in Vacuum Sealed Mason Jars?

Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:29 pm

I've been storing my hops in vacuum sealed mason jars in the freezer for about 6 months. It's much easier to use just what I need and reseal the jar, but I think the hops may be losing their aroma quicker than when I was using the bags. I'm not sure if it's the age of the hops or the sealing in the mason jars. I'm guessing there is more air in the jar than there would be in a bag...

Has anyone else storing hops in vacuum sealed mason jars noticed a quicker loss in hop aroma?
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Re: Hop Aroma Loss in Vacuum Sealed Mason Jars?

Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:40 pm

I also store in mason jars with the foodsaver attachment... keep the vacuum-sealed jars in the freezer. I haven't noticed a difference other that it is a hell of a lot cheaper and more convenient.
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Re: Hop Aroma Loss in Vacuum Sealed Mason Jars?

Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:59 am

I store the same way in vacuum sealed jars without problems.
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Re: Hop Aroma Loss in Vacuum Sealed Mason Jars?

Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:27 am

You'll be fine. I have been using those same vacuum sealers too. More importantly, you want to keep the other freezer/refridge odors out of your hops.

What do you think the commercial breweries use? Yes, big bails of hops in freezers. No vacuum sealers there.
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