Citra on sale

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  1. HopsintheSack

    HopsintheSack Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 California

    Farmhouse Brewing Supply has 1lb bags of Citra on sale for 19.99 right now. FYI.
     
  2. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    Yes, lately it seems that is the going price for Citra...trick is to get 2016 pellets to your door for that price. :slight_smile:

    I guess there is a silver lining on Galaxy going for almost double that (it might drive the price down on everything else???)
     
  3. A2HB

    A2HB Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2013 Michigan

    Thanks for the heads up I should grab a pack.
     
  4. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    Double? I paid $25.99/lb for 2lbs of 2016 Galaxy earlier this year from Yakima Valley Hops.
     
  5. Curmudgeon

    Curmudgeon Savant (1,038) May 29, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Thanks for the heads up @HopsintheSack . I'm guessing @GreenKrusty101 answered this already but been meaning to ask you guys about these 1lb hop sales. Seems great but hop freshness is key, right? Does the reduced price mean they're old? Looks like this sale is for 2016 crop though. Or maybe it's just supply and demand? I thought I had read hop growers may be overdoing it these days and producing too much recently. Anyway, thanks again @HopsintheSack
     
  6. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    Delivered? :slight_smile:
     
  7. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    With that order, shipping was $6 and included 2# of Galaxy, 1# each of Azacca, Citra, Mosaic, Vic Secret and 8oz Nugget.

    So 92 cent adder per lb on the order shipped... So I guess $25.99+0.92 = $26.91 shipped to my door, per pound (or $1.68 per oz). Not shabby...
     
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  8. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    I really hate repackaging hops so I usually buy in smaller 4/6/8 oz that can be used for 1 IPA...I still buy lbs, but only if the delivered price is right :slight_smile: I find it cheaper sometimes to just add hops to an existing order.
     
  9. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    Yeah I get that... But given I typically use 16-20oz for a 5-gal batch for my IPA/DIPA's, it goes pretty quick. Also, I vacuum seal in 3-4oz increments for future use so I don't have to reopen and reseal the same bag over and over. Works out well! Better than buying overpriced hops for $3-4/oz of popular varieties at the store lol
     
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  10. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    If I was routinely using 16-20 oz per batch I would be buying by the bale. :slight_smile:
     
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  11. premierpro

    premierpro Savant (1,060) Mar 21, 2009 Michigan

    Wow! That's a shit load of hops!
     
  12. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,181) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Yup!

    I am surprised there would be any beer left after all of those hops suck up the liquid!:rolling_eyes:

    Cheers!
     
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  13. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    I adjust for those losses and always get 5-gal into the keg.

    Typically I have anywhere from 6-8oz in the dry hop alone... Then another 3-4oz in the whirlpool... So really, only 4-6oz during the boil.

    Makes some incredible IPA's though... Plus in bulk, hops are cheap so why not! :stuck_out_tongue:
     
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  14. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,181) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    The law of diminishing returns comes to mind.

    If you happy with using such a large quantity of hops then I suppose: go for it!!

    Cheers!
     
  15. Curmudgeon

    Curmudgeon Savant (1,038) May 29, 2014 Massachusetts
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    From Tree House site:
    "JULIUS
    - Bursting with 1.6 oz per gallon of American hops, Julius is loaded with notes of passionfruit, mango, and citrus. At 6.5% alcohol, it is refreshing and freakishly drinkable."

    1.6 x 5 = 8oz per 5gallons. So 16 - 20oz is definitely a lot. I haven't used that much in any of my NEIPAs (yet) but I bet I do lose a ton of aroma when I siphon from the fermenter to the keg. I dry hop in a keg and perform closed transfers though. I want a 10 gallon corny keg so I can keep almost a completely closed environment from fermentation through to serving.

    Just curious @invertalon , how do you decide how much hops to use? Great pic in that other thread btw.
     
  16. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    Cheaper, but not cheap when you use double the amount that will give you very satisfying aroma and flavor. Do you by any chance drive a muscle car from the 60s or a lifted pickup truck? :slight_smile:
     
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  17. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,181) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Yea verily!!

    This was the aspect of "law of diminishing returns" that I stated previously.

    Cheers!
     
  18. HopsintheSack

    HopsintheSack Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 California

    They are 2016 hops and a decent price, at least cheaper than my local LHBS. My local does not do 1lb bags, but even with shipping buying online is usually cheaper for me. Plus I usually buy 3-4 lbs at a time when I find a deal and use a vacuum sealer to break them up.

    Wish I could find a decent price on Galaxy hops, but man are they pricey this year.
     
  19. mbbransc

    mbbransc Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2009 North Carolina

    Meh, brew the beer you love.

    I'm with @invertalon. My 10gal batches (start as 12gal batches) routinely have 18-21oz in dry hops alone. Is there diminishing return? Yep. Is my IPA better than 95% of the IPAs you can buy? Yep.
     
  20. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada

    Yes, Jack...as you know, it is a subject I rant about frequently here...in regards to many different procedures and practices...not just hop usage. Cheers
     
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