Category Archives: Hops

Maxus Elite Digital Scale – 200 Gram Capacity x .01 Gram Resolution – $8.98 on Big Spring Sale

MAXUS  Precision Gram Scale 200g x 0.01g + 100g Resolution

MAXUS  Precision Gram Scale 200g x 0.01g + 100g Resolution

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  • Gram Scale: Features Smart-Off, Overload Protection, Batteries Included
  • Pocket Scale Capacity x Readability: 500g x 0.01g / 17.636oz x 0.001oz / 7716.1gn x 0.2gn / 2500ct x 0.05ct / 16.07ozt x 0.001ozt / 321.50dwt x 0.01dwt
  • Grain Scale Units of Measure include: Grams, Ounces, Troy Ounces, Pennyweights, Carats, Grains; Arrow Scale, Archery Scale
  • Powder Scale: Fast Reading, Pocket Size, Very Convenient
  • Jewelry Scale Compact: Great for Kitchen Food Brushed Stainless Steel Platform Backlit LCD Display Weighing Diamond Gemstone Gems Coins Money
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Tare Function: Tare allows you to subtract the weight of the container you’re using to get a true weight of the contents.  Add your empty container to the scale and press the tare button.  This zeros out the scale.  Now add the thing you’re weighing and the scale displays just the weight of the contents of your container.  In my opinion the tare function is essential for any good homebrewing scale.

What I like about this scale… I like that this has the tare function and that it has a 1/100th gram resolution.  That means you should be able to use it for weighing hops, water salts, smaller amounts of specialty grains (200 grams is about 7 ounces) and other brewing ingredients.

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “hops” AND “brew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

As of this update this is on sale for just $8.98 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Precision Pocket Scale 200g x 0.01g, MAXUS Elite Digital Gram Scale Small Herb Scale Mini Food Scale Jewelry Scale Ounces/ Grains Scale, Easy to Carry, Great for Travel ,Backlit LCD, Stainless Steel – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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MAXUS Digital Pocket Gram Scale 500g x 0.01g High Precision with Tray, Weighs Small Food, Jewelry, Ounces, Grains, LCD Display, Tare Function
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We have revived this amazing resource… The Hop Union Aroma Wheel! – Dozens of Hops Into 11 Classifications

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Hop Union’s Aroma Wheel Classifies hops into 11 aroma categories – Fruity, Citrus, Stone Fruit, Floral, Spicy, Tobacco/Earthy, Cedar, Herbal, Tropical Fruit, Pine and Grassy.

With more than 120 varieties to choose from, there is a hop for every flavor and style.

The Aroma Wheel dates to around 2013. Hop Union rebranded to Yakima Chief in 2018. By 2021 the Hop Aroma Wheel had taken down.

We’re happy to preserve this information for homebrewers and professional brewers alike!

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Inkbird INK-VS03 Vacuum Sealer – Next Generation Sealer w/Roll Storage & More – $59.99 on Big Spring Sale, Prime Exclusive

INKBIRD Food Vacuum Sealer Machine, Sealing-Time Countdown& Viewable Window, Automatic Food Sealer, Built-in Cutter and Roll Storage(Up to 20ft), One-Touch Moist Modes for Seasoned Meat, 5-Modes for Daily Need, LED Indicator, Starter Kit with Vacuum Sealers Bag*5, Roll*1& Seal Gasket

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  • Vacuum 100 Times Continuously: This food vacuum sealers have -80 kPa strong suction food sealer makes it quickly to vacuum food packing. It's great for meat,fruit,vegetable,snack,food leftovers,grains and hops. Vacuum sealer for food would be a great addition to your brewery, and kitchen,just simply vacuums and seals your food that you want to keep from oxidation. Also keeps them fresh for a longer time, saves time and money for you
  • Dry, Moist, Vac Seal, Jar Sealing, Seal Mode: Food vacuum sealer machine have five modes for your daily use.Moist mode good for marinated meat. Dry mode good for dry beef, sausage and food without water.Seal mode good for the snack wraps you haven't finished.Built-in vac mode with air hose good for soup, salad,wine and so on.Chill juicy meat in the refrigerator or pour off excess juice and seal for best results
  • Built-in 11.8'' width Cutter & Free Complete Starter kit: The INKBIRD food vacuum sealer built-in cutter helps to cut a customize desired bag, so easily. Just put the bag on the cutter and run over it. And food sealer vacuum sealer comes with all the starter sealed accessories you need, a bag roll (8''*79'') ,five vauum seal bags (8"*11.8") and air suction hose
  • Esay to Clean and Stoage: Vacuum food sealer machine have compact design,14.17*3.9*1.57 inch.The small size allows it to be placed in any corner of your kitchen without taking up any space for your meal preparation. Warm reminder: Please release, unlock the both side of safety lock when you don't use it for a long time, this can make the seal a meal vacuum sealer machine vacuum better next time
  • Keep food 10X Longer Preservation: The food vacuum sealers machine with cutter removes air from bags and seals them to keep foods fresh and extend the shelf life of them. The vacuum sealing machine preservation time is 10 times the ordinary preservation. Top cooking gadgets for food vacuum sealing
  • What You Get: Vacuum sealers*1. Air suction hose*1. Sealer bag*5 (8"*11.8"). Bag roll*1 (8"*79"). Power cord*1.User manual*1
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Why would you want a Vacuum Sealer for homebrewing?  Vacuum sealers are indispensable for storing hops.  You can save money by getting in on bulk hop buys.  Use your vacuum sealer to break these up and to preserve freshness.  You can also store specialty grains in vacuum bags.  Other uses include: storing base grains, partial dry yeast packs and storing and preserving other beer ingredients.

3/25 10:30 AM Central: These are on sale for just $59.99 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

INKBIRD Food Vacuum Sealer Machine, Sealing-Time Countdown& Viewable Window, Automatic Food Sealer, Built-in Cutter and Roll Storage(Up to 20ft), One-Touch Moist Modes for Seasoned Meat, 5-Modes for Daily Need, LED Indicator, Starter Kit with Vacuum Sealers Bag*5, Roll*1& Seal Gasket– affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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200 x Commercial Grade Quart Vacuum Bag [for hops and more], 200 Count – $19.98, 10 cents each on Big Spring Sale, Prime Exclusive

Vacuum Sealer Bags, 200 Quart BPA Free 8x12 Inch Vacuum Seal Bags for Food Saver, Seal a Meal, Weston. Heavy Duty Commercial Grade Vacuum Food Storage Bags for Sous Vide Freezer Vac Storage Meal Prep

200 x Commercial Grade Quart Vacuum Sealer Bags

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  • 【Heavy-duty Thickened 7-layer Material with Bone Guards】8 x12 in quart vacuum sealer bags fine diamond-shaped grid design to increase suction and ensure that air can be discharged quickly to prevent freezer burns. Food vacuum sealer bags with bone guards to avoid piercing by sharp objects, ensuring easy to use!
  • 【Extends Freshness by Weeks, Not Days】Quart food vacuum bags is made of high pliable and durable PA+PE material, which forms a airtight barrier around the food, locking in flavors and extending freshness by 3-6 times. Avoid wasting food, save time and money!
  • 【Suitable for All Vacuum Sealers】 Vacuum seal bags can works well with all suction vac heat sealer on the market, such as Food Saver, NutriChef , Cabela's, GERYON, Seal a meal, Nesco, Weston, etc. Food seal bags is great for meats, vegetables, steaks, coffee beans, casual food storage, gardening, jewelry, tea, documents, electronics etc. Perfect for Sous Vide, Meal Prep, Freezer Storage, Microwave, Picnics & Camping, etc.
  • 【What You Get & Size & Easy to Use】 200 Quart Bags Size: 8 x 12 IN (20 x 30CM). Thickness: 8 mils. Seal the food by placing it in food vacuum seal bag into the slot of vacuum sealer and cover the machine.
  • 【Buy with Confidence】Selefrecos Warm Tips: In order to save food as well as minimize bag waste, we sincerely recommend that you save money by purchasing multiple sizes of vacuum sealers bags at a time, choosing different sizes for different foods! We provide 24/7 service, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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Use to store hops, other brewing ingredients and more

As of this update these are on sale for just $19.98 as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Vacuum Sealer Bags, 200 Quart BPA Free 8×12 Inch Vacuum Seal Bags for Food Saver, Seal a Meal, Weston. Heavy Duty Commercial Grade Vacuum Food Storage Bags for Sous Vide Freezer Vac Storage Meal Prep – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Related: Inkbird VS-01 Hands on Review

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5 lbs Amarillo Pellet Hops – $73.99, $14.80/lb + free shipping!

amarillo hops deal

5 lb Amarillo Pellet Hops are included in this week’s lineup. This can change quickly, check Hop Market for current selections and pricing.

  • MoreBeer’s Hop Market features limited time, rotating hop deals.
  • Selection changes regularly.  Hops are available while supplies last.  Selections can sell out or change quickly.
  • Shipping is also free to most US addresses with a qualifying $59 order.
  • Easy Filler Item….  If you’re looking for a filler item to help you qualify for free shipping, consider grabbing some PBW

The Hop Market! at MoreBeer – current offerings – sorts to show most popular first


More About Amarillo

AMARILLO® hops have become super popular with microbrewers. Brewers are describing the flavor and aroma as a supercharged version of Cascade. Floral, tropical, and citrus (lemon, orange and grapefruit) characteristics. However, it has a distinctive Orange character to it that is very different from Cascade. Supply has been very limited the last few years so make sure to buy some while it is available.

Hop Statistics
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): Good
Similar Hop Varieties: Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe

AMARILLO® is a trademark owned by Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc.

 

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Hands on Review: Brewers Hardware The Dry Hopper!

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Brewers Hardware Dry Hopper

Dry hops. Homebrewers debate their favorite dry hop, how to calculate their IBU contribution, and when is the best time to add dry hops. While many love them, the technical challenge of adding them “right” is a hefty one. Whether you’ve heard of hop creep, or tasted an oxidized IPA, you are interested in minimizing the introduction of oxygen to your beer when you add dry hops.

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Learn to Grow Hops! Three BYO Resources + Our Hop Rhizome Roundup

Home Hop Growing Online Boot Camp

Home Hop Growing Workshop Video

Learn the keys to successfully growing hops in your backyard or even containers from hop expert Eric Sannerud in a four-hour video workshop. Eric walks you through site selection, planting, trellising, harvesting, processing, storing, and using homegrown hops in your beer. He also covers troubleshooting common hop growing problems you might encounter and how to address them. This video replay also includes the slide presentation file.

Home Hop Growing Online Boot Camp Video with Eric Sannerud

Growing Hops Digital Download

Covering the basics to growing, harvesting, utilizing and storing homegrown hops, growing hops in containers, pro tips for hop growers, as well as more in-depth advice on processing homegrown hops, brewing with homegrown hops, brewing with fresh/wet, building a hop trellis, building a hop oast, and even several wet-hop homebrew recipes.

Hop Growing — Digital Download

BYO Hop Lover’s Guide

We’ve collected and updated the best hops information from BYO and included updated charts with the specifications for 102 hop varieties and suggested substitutions for hard-to-find hops. We’ve also detailed hopping methods, home hop growing info, hop-related build-it projects, and 36 hoppy recipes.

Sourcing Rhizomes to Plant in Your Home Hop Garden

If you’re still needing to source rhizomes, we maintain a list of suppliers that is generally updated each hop growing season.  See: Grow Your Own Hops – Rhizome Roundup!

More Resources Below!…

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Homebrew Hop Deals Roundup… Some Great Deals Happening Now!

Looking for a deal on hops?  Here’s a curated list of what’s going on right now!

Updated: March 21, 2025

30% Off German Hops at MoreBeer!

  • For a short time MoreBeer is taking a whopping 30% off german hops.
  • No coupon coded needed.
  • Shipping is also free to most US addresses with a qualifying $59 order.
  • Some filler item ideas to help you qualify for free shipping… PBW, Sale Items (shows most popular deals first), Kit of the Week
  • Also: The Hop Market! – current deals, shows most popular deals first

30% Off German Hops!

30% Off Hops at Label Peelers

  • Label Peelers is discounting their huge selection of hops by a whopping 30%.
  • Shipping is an additional cost based on your location.  Because of minimum shipping costs, it may make sense to place a larger order.  Additional items may ship for minimal cost.  Example: Shipping (for me) for 1 lb of Citra is $8.93.  2 lbs cost $9.18 to ship.  That second pound costs just 25 cents to ship.  That’s minimum shipping at work.
  • Check Label Peelers for current selection and availability.

5 lb Bulk Hop Deals

morebeer.com hop deals

MoreBeer’s Hop Market features limited time, rotating hop deals. Selection changes regularly.  Hops are available while supplies last.  Selections can sell out and changes quickly.

This week’s lineup includes a good number of deep discounts on 5 lb offerings.

The Hop Market! – current deals, shows most popular deals first

Hop Market!

morebeer.com hop deals

MoreBeer’s Hop Market features limited time, rotating hop deals. Selection changes regularly.  Hops are available while supplies last.  Selections can sell out and changes quickly.

The Hop Market! – current deals, shows most popular deals first

Sorts by price

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Grow Your Own Hops! MoreBeer’s Hop Rhizomes Pre-Sale! + Free Hop Growing Guide

morebeer.com hop rhizomes

MoreBeer offers a variety of hop rhizomes.  Availability of those is seasonal.  Also varieties change and sell out.

Hop Rhizomes at MoreBeer

Learn More!… MoreBeer’s Free Reference on Planting & Maintaining Hops!

Also: MoreBeer’s PDF on Growing Hops

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Vacuum Bag Rolls, 2 Packs 8 in x 20 ft [Preserve Hops & More] – on sale for $9.99

Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Food Sealer Rolls Bags, 2 Packs 8 in x 20 ft Storage Bags, BPA Free, Durable Commercial Customized Size Food Bags for Food Storage and Sous Vide Cooking

Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Food Sealer Rolls Bags, 2 Packs 8 in x 20 ft Storage Bags, BPA Free, Durable Commercial Customized Size Food Bags for Food Storage and Sous Vide Cooking

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  • 【BPA FREE 】Bonsenkitchen vacuum food sealer roll bags can be microwaved, frozen, re-used, washed, boiled and dishwasher safe. Allows you to precisely control your cooking temperature to achieve perfect results. You can cook sous vide in Bonsenkitchen bags by placing them in water at any temperature up to 230°F/110°C
  • 【HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL GRADE】BonsenKitchen vacuum sealing bags have deeper air passages than other brands for a better seal, keeping food moisture and forming an airtight barrier, locking in other features and preventing damage and freezer burns
  • 【CUSTOMISED FOOD VACUUM BAGS】 Bonsenkitchen vacuum sealer roll is compatible with all major brand vacuum sealers, you can make a customized-size vacuum bag in a few seconds.
  • 【EASY TO CUT & SEAL】One side recess groove design, other side glossy transparent design. 4 mil Heavy-duty bags with embossed air-removal channels for maximum freshness
  • 【TIME & MONEY SAVING】 Vacuum seal rolls allow you to make your own length according different size of food 5 times longer than zipper bags basically depending on the type of food. Designed with food-grade PA+PE material, Bonsenkitchen vacuum bags are a practical addition to your kitchen.
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Why would you want a Vacuum Sealer for homebrewing?  Vacuum sealers are indispensable for storing hops.  You can save money by getting in on bulk hop buys.  Use your vacuum sealer to break these up and to preserve freshness.  You can also store specialty grains in vacuum bags.  Other uses include: storing base grains, partial dry yeast packs and storing and preserving other beer ingredients.

3/21 9 AM Central: These are on sale for $9.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Food Sealer Rolls Bags, 2 Packs 8 in x 20 ft Storage Bags, BPA Free, Durable Commercial Customized Size Food Bags for Food Storage and Sous Vide Cooking – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


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Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer – for hops and more – $23.79 on Lightning Deals

Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer - Jar Vacuum Sealer for Canning Jars with Mouth and Regular Mason Lids, Vacuum Sealing Machine for Food Storage, Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit Compatible with Food Saver

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  • Meeting the Needs of Every Family - Our jar vacuum sealer for mason jars contains a cordless vacuum sealer, suitable for two sizes of mason tube bottle top. Five wide-mouth and five regular-can cups for mason jars. One USB cable, bottle cap opener, and user guide. Attach a label sticker to record the date and name of food storage.
  • Upgrade High-Performance Motor, Powerful Suction - Addresses the issue of not having enough suction power to handle large bottle caps. Our handheld vacuum sealer creates a vacuum environment, sealing in flavor, nutritional value, and freshness in time. What’s more, our food vacuum sealer kit has a battery that lasts longer, it only takes 2 hours and can vacuum seal about 5 hours.
  • Long-term Food Fresh Saver - Use in confidence, our hand vacuum sealer for jars is made of ABS plastic and food-grade silicone, you can use to extract the air from your mason jars. Our mason jar electric vacuum sealer can extend freshness, and reduce food waste.
  • Automatic Canning Vacuum Sealer Mason Jar, Free Up Your Hand - The electric vacuum sealer machine is easy to use, No need for manual pressing; place the mason jar vacuum sealer set at the center and firmly press it onto the jar lid. Just press the button and wait for more than 10 seconds, saving time for busy home chefs.
  • Portable and Rechargeable Vacuum Pump -Unlike traditional vacuum pumps with cords and tubing, this compact rechargeable sealed canister is cordless and portable, It is an ideal companion for traveling, camping, and picnics. We offer a 12-month warranty service.
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Mason jar specific vacuum sealers are available now. These work solely with mason jar type jars and will not seal regular bags and rolls. Mason jars are a great way to store hops and more

3/21 8:30 AM Central: This is on sale for $23.79 as an Amazon Lightning Deal. Some items are available in multiple variations, check each for Lightning Deal eligibility and pricing. Lightning Deals are limited time and quantity deals and can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Shop Around: Search Amazon for “mason jar vacuum sealer”

Mason Jars For Homebrew Ingredient Storage, Yeast Starters and More

You can also use Mason jars along with your vacuum sealer’s accessory port with a compatible jar sealer to store grain.  Using my rule of thumb 1.25 lbs per liter, the half gallon size jars should hold around 2.36 lbs of grain and the quart jars should hold around 1.17 lbs of grain.  Mason jars are reusable, oxygen impermeable and you can easily see the contents.

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FREE Hop Growing Resources

oregonstate.edu hop resources

Are you wanting to grow your own hops at home? Here’s a list of free resources to help you learn how. If you keep reading there are also sources for rhizomes and lots more about hops.

FREE Hop Growing Resources

Sourcing Rhizomes

Pictured – MoreBeer’s Rhizome Pre Sale – Check it out

A few retailers have an annual rhizome pre-sales.  The earlier you “hop” (did you see what I did there) on these sales, the better.  That will give you a better chance to reserve the varieties you want to grow in your hop garden.

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This Deal is Back! 5 lb Citra on sale for $102… $20.60/lb

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5 lb Citra Pellet Hops are included in this week’s lineup. This can change quickly, check Hop Market for current selections and pricing.

  • MoreBeer’s Hop Market features limited time, rotating hop deals.
  • Selection changes regularly.  Hops are available while supplies last.  Selections can sell out or change quickly.
  • Shipping is also free to most US addresses with a qualifying $59 order.
  • Easy Filler Item….  If you’re looking for a filler item to help you qualify for free shipping, consider grabbing some PBW

The Hop Market! at MoreBeer – current offerings – sorts to show most popular first


More about Citra

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Citra® is currently one of the most sought after hops among craft and home brewers for their intense citrus aroma and flavor. Grapefruit and lime aromas along with gooseberry, passion fruit, and lychee notes. Currently one of the top choices for late hop additions or dry hopping when you want to make that ultimate hop bomb IPA or Pale Ale. Citra® also has a fairly high alpha acid content making it a good choice for bittering IPAs, Pales, and American Ales. Supply has been limited in the industry but MoreBeer! loved this hop from day one and bought a lot of it years ago on contract.

 

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FREE Hop Growing Resources

oregonstate.edu hop resources

Are you wanting to grow your own hops at home? Here’s a list of free resources to help you learn how. If you keep reading there are also sources for rhizomes and lots more about hops.

FREE Hop Growing Resources

Sourcing Rhizomes

Pictured – MoreBeer’s Rhizome Pre Sale – Check it out

A few retailers have an annual rhizome pre-sales.  The earlier you “hop” (did you see what I did there) on these sales, the better.  That will give you a better chance to reserve the varieties you want to grow in your hop garden.

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SteelPak Vacuum Sealer Compatible Mylar Rolls! 3 Pack – on sale for $29.99

Mylar Vacuum Seal 8"x16' or 11"x16' Rolls | SteelPak Textured/Embossed Aluminum Foil Vacuum/Heat Seal Rolls to Create Custom-Sized Vacuum Sealer Bags (3, 8"x16')

Mylar Vacuum Seal 8″x16′ or 11″x16′ Rolls | SteelPak Textured/Embossed Aluminum Foil Vacuum/Heat Seal Rolls to Create Custom-Sized Vacuum Sealer Bags (3, 8″x16′)

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  • VACUUM SEALER COMPATIBLE: Our patented SteelPak metallized roll is the ONLY Mylar roll that works in all major FoodSaver vacuum sealers (without added attachments), as well as all other high-end vacuum sealers (such as all VacMaster vacuum sealers and Cabela's Game Saver) allowing you to create customized vacuum seal Mylar bags..
  • CUSTOMIZE LENGTH TO FIT ANY FOOD YOU STORE: Whether you choose our 8 inch rolls or 11 inch rolls, you now have the option to cut the roll to whatever length you need ensuring no more wasted material, while also the proven protection of Mylar storage.
  • SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN BETTER THAN PLASTIC/POLY VACUUM BAGS: Independent testing (see images on left) demonstrate our SteelPak 4 mil. Mylar bags are scientifically 4500% more effective at blocking oxygen penetration than all leading poly vacuum bags (Yes, even “that” brand!)
  • ENGINEERED FOR FOOD SAFETY AND LONG-TERM STORAGE: Textured on one side and smooth finish on the other to allow for maximum air removal to provide longer refrigerator and freezer storage life and protection from freezer burn than ANY other product you can find. Guaranteed.
  • BETTER PROTECTION, BETTER VALUE: Don’t spend more for less protection – Our patented one of a kind storage bags combine the benefits of vacuum sealing with the protection of Mylar/aluminum foil for the same price as (less reliable) plastic/poly vacuum sealer bags.
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Vacuum sealing with a FoodSaver, Seal-a-Meal or similar is a great way store food, hops, grains, spices and more. Vacuum bags work to seal out oxygen, prevent freezer burn and more.

What Are the Advantages Mylar Bags?

Generally speaking Mylar bags consist of three layers. Two Mylar layers that laminate a center aluminum foil layer. This combination provides strength, flexibility and durability along with an extremely low Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR). These bags also block potentially damaging light. Combine this with vacuum sealing and you’ve got an outstanding way to store food & more.

Search Amazon for “food grade mylar bags” – to see lots of current offerings

For homebrewer’s… Vacuum sealed Mylar bags are an excellent  way to store hops and other oxygen sensitive materials.  As a testament to this, many hop distributors distribute hops in Mylar bags.  Sometimes those are vacuum sealed and sometimes they are nitrogen flushed.

Do Mylar Bags Work with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers?

A FoodSaver (or similar) is a standard home suction type vacuum sealer that relies on special bags. We generally call them… vacuum sealer bags. These bags are embossed or textured to create channels on the inside of the bag. Those channels allow a FoodSaver to draw out air and create a vacuum all while the machine is clamped down. When this process is done a heat strip seals the bag locking in the vacuum state.

Mylar bags have smooth walls. Since they don’t have the required special channels they will not work with FoodSaver machines.

But, Wait… SteelPak Textured Vacuum Sealing Bags!

SteelPak has introduced a metalized vacuum bag that features an embossed/channeled design that allows these bags to work with FoodSaver-type vacuum machines.

3/19 11 PM Central: These are on sale for $29.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Mylar Vacuum Seal 8″x16′ or 11″x16′ Rolls | SteelPak Textured/Embossed Aluminum Foil Vacuum/Heat Seal Rolls to Create Custom-Sized Vacuum Sealer Bags (3, 8″x16′) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Ends Today: 40% Off Hops + Our Homebrew Hop Deals Roundup!

Looking for a deal on hops?  Here’s a curated list of what’s going on right now!

Updated: March 19, 2025

40% Off Hops at Label Peelers (ends 3/19)

label peelers hops sale

  • Label Peelers is discounting their entire store by 40%.  Some items are excluded.  Label Peelers reserves the right to discontinue this sale at any time.  No coupon code is needed.  Check LP for current availability.
  • This applies to Label Peelers huge selection of hops
  • Shipping is an additional cost based on your location.  Because of minimum shipping costs, it may make sense to place a larger order.  Additional items may ship for minimal cost.  Example: Shipping (for me) for 1 lb of Citra is $8.93.  2 lbs cost $9.18 to ship.  That second pound costs just 25 cents to ship.  That’s minimum shipping at work.
  • Check Label Peelers for current selection and availability.

5 lb Bulk Hop Deals

morebeer.com hop deals

MoreBeer’s Hop Market features limited time, rotating hop deals. Selection changes regularly.  Hops are available while supplies last.  Selections can sell out and changes quickly.

This week’s lineup includes a good number of deep discounts on 5 lb offerings.

The Hop Market! – current deals, shows most popular deals first

Hop Market!

morebeer.com hop deals

MoreBeer’s Hop Market features limited time, rotating hop deals. Selection changes regularly.  Hops are available while supplies last.  Selections can sell out and changes quickly.

The Hop Market! – current deals, shows most popular deals first

Sorts by price

Continue reading →

Ends Soon… 40% Off Hops!

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  • Label Peelers is discounting their entire store by 40%.  Some items are excluded.  Label Peelers reserves the right to discontinue this sale at any time.  No coupon code is needed.  Check LP for current availability.
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Hands on Review: Kegland Hop Bong!

Updated: March 17, 2025

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

Kegland Hop Bong

Keeping oxygen out of a fermenter after the initial yeast pitch is a goal of most fermentations, with a few exceptions being oxygenating a high gravity batch mid-way through fermentation, barrel-aged ales, or spontaneously fermented ales in open foeders. For a homebrewer who wants to brew a beer outside of those exceptions noted, avoiding oxygen introduction after fermentation has begun is paramount to a quality finished beer, a goal which is sometimes a difficult to attain. Notably, adding dry hops, other flavor components (e.g. wood chips or coffee beans), or clarifying agents (e.g. gelatin fining or Biofine) presents a challenge for most homebrewers if they want to avoid oxygen exposure in the fermenting wort.

There are workarounds and ways for homebrewers to limit oxygen introduction, conceived upon by crafty brewers over the years. Dry hops for example, can be suspended in a muslin bag above the wort by placing a magnet inside the bag and its mating magnet on the outside of the fermenter. In this way, the hops will be in the fermenter at the beginning of fermentation and can be dropped according to the dry hop schedule by simply removing the outside magnet, all without opening the fermenter. Or, to add clarifying agents without cracking the fermenter lid, a brewer can utilize a plastic bottle with a carbonation cap. This method entails adding the liquid substance to a plastic soda bottle and pressurizing the bottle with CO2 via the carbonation cap, purging it, and repeating the process multiple times to ensure the gas inside the bottle is mostly composed of CO2. Then, by using a ball lock jumper, the pressurized bottle can be connected to a fermenter’s ball lock post, if equipped, and the liquid will enter the fermenter, so long as the pressure in the fermenter is less than that of the bottle.

Although these workarounds exist and cut the mustard for my purposes, I was excited when I found out that Kegland was set to release a product that appeared to be a simpler solution all around. In looking into it further I found that it was advertised to have additional uses, aside from the main feature of enabling hop, flavor, or fining additions to the fermenter while limiting oxygen ingress. This highly anticipated product is called the Hop Bong.

I have been a proud owner of a Kegland FermZilla All Rounder fermenter – Hands on Review – for over two years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. As a manufacturer, Kegland is a homebrewing gear innovator and a leader in the market. They are continuing to come up with novel equipment and tools that span their wide array of product offerings including many for their FermZilla fermenter line. I was excited to see what the Hop Bong could offer as an addition to my All Rounder fermenter.

Kegland Hop Bong Current Price & Availability:

via MoreBeer

via William’s Brewing

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Grow Your Own Hops! MoreBeer’s Hop Rhizomes Pre-Sale! + Free Hop Growing Guide

morebeer.com hop rhizomes

MoreBeer offers a variety of hop rhizomes.  Availability of those is seasonal.  Also varieties change and sell out.

Hop Rhizomes at MoreBeer

Also: MoreBeer’s PDF on Growing Hops

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Hop Deals Roundup

Looking for a deal on hops?  Here’s a curated list of what’s going on right now!

Updated: March 15, 2025

5 lb Bulk Hop Deals

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MoreBeer’s Hop Market features limited time, rotating hop deals. Selection changes regularly.  Hops are available while supplies last.  Selections can sell out and changes quickly.

This week’s lineup includes a good number of deep discounts on 5 lb offerings.

The Hop Market! – current deals, shows most popular deals first

Hop Market!

morebeer.com hop deals

MoreBeer’s Hop Market features limited time, rotating hop deals. Selection changes regularly.  Hops are available while supplies last.  Selections can sell out and changes quickly.

The Hop Market! – current deals, shows most popular deals first

Sorts by price

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