Back when I started in the business of brewing (1998) hop descriptions always had information on storage properties. NOW I never see that. For example, "A Pocket Guide to Traditional Hop Varieties", from FMB says about Cascade. "After six months of storage at 20C the Cascade loses about 50% of the alpha acids. Alpha acid content at harvest is between 4.5 - 7%." Or "Pride of Ringwood. "The aroma is not outstanding and diminishes quickly because of poor storage stability. The alpha acid range is 9 - 11% which falls off to 50% after six months storage at 20C"
This is USEFUL info, instead of the marketing fluff about "thyme and fresh kumquats notes" that I usually see, specially with so many old hops floating around for sale.
Anyone know who gives current data on storage qualities?
This is USEFUL info, instead of the marketing fluff about "thyme and fresh kumquats notes" that I usually see, specially with so many old hops floating around for sale.
Anyone know who gives current data on storage qualities?
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