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Camco 25′ x 5/8″ NSF Certified Reinforced Drinking Water Hose [Brew Day Water] – $12.53 + free prime ship

25 foot long, drinking water rated hose by Camco

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Premium Grade Drinking Water Hose: Camco's premium-grade RV fresh water hose is constructed with NSF/ANSI 61 certified hose for drinking water. Lead, BPA, & phthalate-free, this quality PVC hose prioritizes your health with every use.
Certified Lead-Free: Enjoy Camco's CSA lead-free certified RV hose! It meets the highest standards, is CSA lead-free content certified to NSF/ANSI 372, and fully complies with all federal and state lead-free laws.
Versatile Applications: Get ready for any outdoor task with this 25' long drinking hose, with a 5/8" ID. It's perfect for RVing, camping, boating, gardening, pet cleaning, car washing, and lawncare. The easy-on grip connect makes handling a breeze.
Diamond-Hatch Reinforcement for Kink-Resistance: Made from reinforced, quality PVC, this UV-stabilized flexible drinking hose is designed for maximum kink resistance & durability.
Made in the USA: Experience superior quality and reliability with Camco's potable water hose, proudly made in the USA. Camco prioritizes practicality and excellence for every consumer.

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You know how hose water usually tastes like… hose. 🙂 Well, whatever that is ends up in your beer. This hose is made specifically for drinking water. That’s a good thing for your homebrew.

3/25 2:30 AM Central: This is selling for just $12.53. 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

Camco (22783) 25′ TastePURE Drinking Water Hose – Lead and BPA Free, Reinforced for Maximum Kink Resistance 5/8″ Inner Diameter , White – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Camco TastePURE 25-Ft Water Hose - RV Drinking Water Hose Contains No Lead, No BPA & No Phthalate - Features Diamond-Hatch Reinforced PVC Design - 5/8” Inside Diameter, Made in the USA (22783)

Camco TastePURE 50-Ft Water Hose - RV Drinking Water Hose Contains No Lead, No BPA & No Phthalate - Features Diamond-Hatch Reinforced PVC Design - 5/8” Inside Diameter, Made in the USA (22793)

Camco TastePURE 10-Ft Water Hose - RV Drinking Water Hose Contains No Lead, No BPA & No Phthalate - Features Diamond-Hatch Reinforced PVC Design - 1/2” Inside Diameter, Made in the USA (22743)

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

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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Malt of the Month Deal… Barke German Pilsner Malt

For a limited homebrew shop behemoth Northern Brewer has 55 lb sacks of Barke® German Pilsner Malt on sale for $82.98.
Shipping is an additional charge. For me it’s… a soul shattering $53.86. This is going to vary by location, but I don’t think it will get much better. I’m relatively close to Northern Brewer, just one state over. Link below.

The “deal” is a total of $136.84 (again for me, this will vary)

A way better alternate deal…

When you purchase 6+ 5lb bags of the same grain MoreBeer will apply a volume discount. You can see this discount on each product page. Here is an example:

Malt Deal at MoreBeer! – choose 6 more 5lb bags of grain to see volume discounts

Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

Let’s take Briess 2 Row as an example. For a near apples to apples comparison, buy 11 x 5 lb bags and they drop to $7.65. That comes out to $84.15… shipped. That’s to any address in the contiguous US.

Barke German Pilsner Malt – Weyermann® – 55 lb. Sack

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LalBrew BRY-97 American West Coast Ale – $5.99 + free prime ship

LalBrew Abbaye™Belgian Ale Yeast – Belgian Ale Dry Yeast – For Craft Blondes, Dubbels, Tripels & Quads

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DRY YEAST – Brew your best Belgian Ales with Lalbrew Abbaye. Try our LalBrew AbbayeBelgian Ale Dry Yeast, a strain used to ferment a variety of Belgian Ales like Belgian blondes, dubbels, tripels, and quads.
QUALITY – This strain produces beers with a spicy, fruity character with tropical notes of banana when fermented at higher temperatures and dark fruity notes of raisin, date, and fig when fermented at lower temperatures.
FLEXIBLE FERMENTATION – LalBrew AbbayeBelgian Ale Yeast performs best in a fermentation temperature range of 63-77 °F.
HOME BREW INGREDIENTS – Our active dry yeast does not require hydration or a yeast starter to begin fermentation.

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3/24 3 PM Central: These are selling for just $5.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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North Mountain Supply - FT-05-3 Fermentis SafAle US-05 Beer/Ale Yeast - Pack of 3 - Fresh Yeast

Safale - 2353X6 US-05 (Six Packages, 11.5 g ea)

Fermentis S-04x3 Safale S-04 Multicolor (3 ct.11.5 g Packs)

Safale S-04 (11.5 g Packs) 6 Count

North Mountain Supply - FT-04-3 Fermentis SafAle US-04 Beer/Ale Yeast - Pack of 3 - Fresh Yeast S-33

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- Our Fermentation Related Reviews – Fermenters and More
- Yeast Starters and Fermentation Resource Page
- Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation

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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 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!

MoreBeer – selection includes complete hop growing kits
Amazon
Great Fermentations
Beer & Wine Hobby
eBay can also be a good source for rhizomes – search hop rhizomes. Look for a seller with good feedback.

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’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.

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

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’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.

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

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

Note that hop rhizomes are a seasonal item. Check MoreBeer for current selection, pricing and availability.
Get the Hops You Want: The sooner you order, the better chance you have to reserve the variety you want
A Book to Consider: The Homebrewer’s Garden: How to Easily Grow, Prepare, and Use Your Own Hops, Malts, Brewing Herbs – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Discounted Hops: MoreBeer’s Hop Market – that features a rotating selection of discounted hops

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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LalBrew Voss Kveik Ale Yeast – $3.39, Limited Availability Deals

LalBrew® Voss Kveik Ale Yeast via MoreBeer

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

LalBrew® Voss Kveik Ale Yeast 11G DY52

Deal valid 3/21/25 only while supplies last

LalBrew VOSS Kveik Brewing Yeast (2 Pack) - Kveik Ale Yeast - Make Beer At Home - 11 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc.

Craft A Brew - LalBrew Voss™ - Kveik Ale Yeast - For Craft Lagers - Ingredients for Home Brewing - Beer Making Supplies - (1 Pack)

LalBrew VOSS Kveik Brewing Yeast (1 Pack) - Kveik Ale Yeast - Make Beer At Home - 11 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc.

More About Voss Kveik

LalBrew Voss™ supports a wide range of fermentation temperatures between 77-104°F with a very high optimal range of 95-104°F
The flavor profile is consistent across the entire temperature range: neutral with subtle fruity notes of orange and citrus
Very fast fermentations are achieved within the optimal temperature range with full attenuation typically achieved within 2-3 days
Lallemand premium brewing yeast offers brewers unmatched consistency, reliability and purity from one batch of beer to the next

Kveik, the original, traditional dry beer yeast! Kveik is a Norwegian word meaning yeast. In the Norwegian farmhouse tradition, kveik was preserved by drying and passed from generation to generation. The LalBrew Voss strain was obtained from Sigmund Gjernes (Voss, Norway), who has maintained this culture using traditional methods since the 1980s and generously shared it with the wider brewing community. LalBrew Voss Kveik supports a wide range of fermentation temperatures between 77-104°F with a very high optimal range of 95-104°F. Very fast fermentations are achieved within the optimal temperature range with full attenuation typically achieved within 2-3 days. The flavor profile is consistent across the entire temperature range: neutral with subtle fruity notes of orange and citrus. Flocculation is very high producing clear beers without filtration or use of process aids.

Beer Styles: Norwegian farmhouse ales, neutral ales
Aroma: Relatively neutral at high temps, slight orange and citrus notes
Attenutation: Medium to High
Fermentation Range: 77-104°F (Optimal: 95-104°F)
Flocculation: Very High

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FREE Hop Growing 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

MoreBeer – Free Guide on growing hops – available via the documents section of any hop rhizome offering
Small Scale & Organic Hop Production via the University of California – PDF File
Oregon State University Hop Resources
Growing Hops in the Home Garden from Oregon State – PDF File
Growing Hops at Home from Cornell University
Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh from Michigan State University
Michigan Fresh Growing Hops from Michigan State University – PDF File
How to Grow Hops at Home from the AHA
Hops a guide for new growers – PDF – this is from Australia and more geared toward commercial growers, but lots of interesting info
Growing and Curing Hops – PDF File – via the USDA

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

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

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

MoreBeer – Free Guide on growing hops – available via the documents section of any hop rhizome offering
Small Scale & Organic Hop Production via the University of California – PDF File
Oregon State University Hop Resources
Growing Hops in the Home Garden from Oregon State – PDF File
Growing Hops at Home from Cornell University
Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh from Michigan State University
Michigan Fresh Growing Hops from Michigan State University – PDF File
How to Grow Hops at Home from the AHA
Hops a guide for new growers – PDF – this is from Australia and more geared toward commercial growers, but lots of interesting info
Growing and Curing Hops – PDF File – via the USDA

Sourcing Rhizomes

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

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Ends Today: 25% Off Sourvisiae Ale Yeast

Lallemand | Sourvisiae® Ale Yeast | Lactic Acid Producing Dry Beer Yeast via MoreBeer

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Sourvisiae® is a modern fermentation solution that produces sour beers through one simple fermentation step
Clean and neutral flavor, ideal for traditional and modern sour beer styles and an excellent base for fruited sours
Sourvisiae® is a bioengineered (GMO) strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Lallemand premium brewing yeast offers brewers unmatched consistency, reliability and purity from one batch of beer to the next

Sourvisiae® is a bioengineered ale yeast strain (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) capable of producing lactic acid during fermentation to provide brewers with an easy, reproducible, and mono-culture product for sour-style beer production.

Sourvisiae® contains a single genetic modification, a lactate dehydrogenase gene from a food microorganism, which enables the yeast to produce high levels of lactic acid, the main compound that gives sour beers their flavor. Sourvisiae® allows the brewer to ferment and sour the beer in one simple step, reducing cross-contamination risks, lowering costs, cutting total process time, and allowing brewers to obtain a consistent product. The brewing process is conducted without any modifications; Sourvisiae® is pitched just like conventional yeast and ferments in a normal fermentation time. Sourvisiae® does not produce other flavor compounds associated with Brettanomyces, Lachancea, or Lactic Acid Bacteria, providing a cleaner and more reproducible souring process, with much shorter fermentation times.

Microbiological Properties
Classified as a bioengineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a top-fermenting yeast. Finished product is released to the market only after passing a rigorous series of tests. *According to the ASBC and EBC methods of analysis.

Typical Analysis of Sourvisiae® Yeast:

Percent solids 93% – 96%
Living Yeast Cells ≥ 5 x 10 9 per gram of dry yeast
Wild Yeast < 1 per 10 6 yeast cells
Bacteria < 1 per 10 6 yeast cells

Brewing Properties
In Lallemand’s standard conditions, wort at 20°C (68°F), Sourvisiae® yeast exhibits:

Vigorous fermentation that can be completed in 5 days
Medium to High Attenuation and Medium to High Flocculation
Highly acidic and slightly fruity flavor and aroma

The optimal temperature range for Sourvisiae® yeast when producing traditional styles is 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (72°F).

Fermentation rate, fermentation time and degree of attenuation are dependent on inoculation density, yeast handling, fermentation temperature and nutritional quality of the wort.

Attenuation may appear lower due to the formation of lactic acid. Production of lactic acid does not result in a loss of CO2. When sugar is consumed to produce lactic acid, there is no change in density. Therefore, the amount of residual sugar in the finished beer is lower than the final density would imply.

This yeast produces a very acidic beer, with final beer pHs in the range of 3.0 and lactic acid in the range of 8 – 15g/L. Vigorous fermentation can be completed within 5 days.

The resulting flavor and aroma profile of the beer is a slightly fruity acidic beer. Because of the resulting low pH and highly acidic conditions, we do not recommend re-pitching this yeast.

Flavor and Aroma
Tangy, sour, slightly fruity

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR SHIPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

Lallemand | Sourvisiae® Ale Yeast | Lactic Acid Producing Dry Beer Yeast

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For a limited time MoreBeer is discounting all Lallemand yeasts by a whopping 25%
No coupon code is required, discount reflected on each product page while the deal lasts.
Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses
Some filler item ideas to help you qualify for free shipping… PBW, Sale Items (shows most popular deals first), Kit of the Week, Wine Kit of the Week, Hop Market (shows most popular deals first)

Lallemand Yeast Sale at MoreBeer!

More Fermentation Related!

- Our Fermentation Related Reviews – Fermenters and More
- Yeast Starters and Fermentation Resource Page
- Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation

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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′)

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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

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(50) 6”x10” SteelPak Textured/Embossed Mylar Aluminum Foil Vacuum Sealer Bags – Quart Size Hot Seal Commercial Grade Food Sealer Bags for Food Storage and Sous Vide (50, 6×10) – 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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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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Ends Today: 25% Off LalBrew Verdant IPA Yeast

Lallemand | LalBrew® Verdant IPA Ale Yeast | Dry Beer Yeast

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LalBrew Verdant IPA™’s prominent notes of apricot and undertones of tropical fruit and citrus merge seamlessly with hop aromas
Leaves a soft and balanced malt profile with slightly more body than a typical American IPA yeast strain
Specially selected in collaboration with Verdant Brewing Co. (UK) for its ability to produce a variety of hop-forward and malty beers
Lallemand premium brewing yeast offers brewers unmatched consistency, reliability and purity from one batch of beer to the next

Verdant IPA yeast is highly versatile and well suited for NEIPAs, Hazy IPAs, English IPAs and Bitters, American Pale Ales, Stouts, and many other beer styles. Specially selected in collaboration with Verdant Brewing Co. in the UK for its ability to produce a wide variety of hop-forward and malty beers. Prominent notes of apricot and undertones of tropical fruit and citrus merge seamlessly with hop aromas. With medium-high attenuation, LalBrew® Verdant IPA leaves a soft and balanced malt profile with slightly more body than a typical American IPA yeast strain.

Beer Styles: NEIPA, Hazy IPA, English IPA, American Pale, English Bitter, Sweet Stout, Sours
Aroma: Apricot with notes of tropical fruit and citrus
Attenuation: Medium to High
Fermentation Range: 64-73°F (18-23°C)
Flocculation: Moderate
Alcohol Tolerance: 10% ABV

Lallemand | LalBrew® Verdant IPA Ale Yeast | Dry Beer Yeast DY58

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For a limited time MoreBeer is discounting all Lallemand yeasts by a whopping 25%
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Ends Today: 25% Off Philly Sour Yeast

Lallemand | WildBrew™ Philly Sour Yeast | Lactic Acid Producing Dry Beer Yeast

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WildBrew Philly Sour™ produces moderate amounts of lactic acid in addition to ethanol in one simple fermentation step
A great choice for innovative, sessionable sour beers with refreshing acidity and notes of stone fruit
This strain is a unique species of Lachancea selected from nature by University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Lallemand premium brewing yeast offers brewers unmatched consistency, reliability and purity from one batch of beer to the next

WildBrew™ Philly Sour is a pure strain of active dried yeast classified as Lachancea selected from nature by University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. Philly Sour produces moderate amounts of lactic acid in addition to ethanol so you can ferment your beer and sour it in one simple step. This first yeast in the WildBrew™ series is a great choice for innovative, sessionable sour beers with refreshing acidity and notes of stone fruit. With high attenuation, high flocculation and good head retention, WildBrew™ Philly Sour is an ideal yeast for traditional styles such as Berliner Weisse, Gose, American Lambic Style, American Wild Ales and its resistance to hops make it perfect for Sour IPA’s.

Beer Styles: Berliner Weisse, Gose, lambic-style, American Wild, and Sour IPAs
Aroma: Sour, red apple, stone fruit, peach
Attenuation: High
Fermentation Range: 68-77°F
Flocculation: High
Alcohol Tolerance: 9% ABV

Lallemand | WildBrew™ Philly Sour Yeast | Lactic Acid Producing Dry Beer Yeast DY56

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5 lbs Thrifty bee Honey… $21.99, $4.40 per lb

Use to make a mead or as a fermentable in your next homebrew

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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)

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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.
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.
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5 lb Bulk 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.

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

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Hop Market!

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.

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Ends Today: 40% Off Oregon Fruit Purees!

For a limited time Label Peelers is discounting Oregon Fruit Purees by a whopping 40%.
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