My order from Freshhops

[Otis_The_Drunk]

I just ordered some hops from Freshhops.
I think this will be a nice first order from them.
you will notice that I ordered a whole pound of Simcoe.
I have never used this hop before but have heard nothing but good about it. So it looks as though it will be used a lot in beers to come.



Qty Description Unit Amount
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4 oz. (HOPSAM) Amarillo hops $0.80 $3.20
* Weight: 0.09 lbs each

4 oz. (HOPSFU) Fuggle hops $0.68 $2.72
* Weight: 0.09 lbs each

4 oz. (HOPSHA) Hallertauer hops $0.68 $2.72
* Weight: 0.09 lbs each

4 oz. (HOPSNB) Northern Brewer hops $0.68 $2.72
* Weight: 0.09 lbs each

8 oz. (HOPSSA) Saaz hops $0.80 $6.40
* Weight: 0.09 lbs each

16 oz. (HOPSSI) Simcoe hops $0.80 $12.80
* Weight: 0.09 lbs each

8 oz. (HOPSWI) Willamette hops $0.68 $5.44
* Weight: 0.09 lbs each

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Total Shipment Weight: 4.32 lbs Subtotal: $36.00
Order Discount: $-3.60
Shipping & Handling: $10.40
Total: $42.80

[danno]

nice, that's under a buck an ounce, even including shipping. gotta love it... do you have a vacuum sealer, or did they package them in smaller packages for you?

[BrewDog]

Very nice, Otis. I see a lot of good beer in those hops!

[Otis_The_Drunk]

I have a vacuum sealer, so storage won't be a problem.

Brewdog I'll have to hit you up for some recipes for those Simcoe hops.

Next on my agenda is getting a grain mill.

I'm getting tired of buying all grain kit beers.

[HogieWan]

Originally posted by Otis_The_Drunk

I'm getting tired of buying all grain kit beers.

I use my own recipe, but I order from AustinHomebrew. They'll mill any grain order - it doesn't have to be part of there recipe kits

[Payson]

You'll be pleased once you realize they pack a huge "pound". It's not uncommon to get a "pound" that actually contains 20 ounces!

[Teej]

Originally posted by HogieWan
I use my own recipe, but I order from AustinHomebrew. They'll mill any grain order - it doesn't have to be part of there recipe kits

My 2-row base grain costs 60 cents a pound, no shipping (bought locally) and I can store it.

Not that it's solely a cost issue, but the rain mill starts to pay for itself pretty quickly.

[Payson]

Not that it's solely a cost issue, but the rain mill starts to pay for itself pretty quickly.

You got that right! I only rarely buy any grain by the pound. Bulk is the way to go!! I believe my grain mill paid for itself on its first 10 gallon batch of imperial IPA!

[Otis_The_Drunk]

I understand Hogie, But I would like to start keeping the grain myself and put together my own stuff (and I have ordered coustom recipes from AHS before) when ever I take the notion instead of waiting for my order to come in.

One reason I ordered so much payson, they should last me a while.

Now I just have to get me a sanke keg and a couple more carboys, then I will be set to do bigger and better things.

[Grog]

My grain mill is my second favorite piece of equipment I own. There's just something cool about being able to set your rollers wherever you want. And I get 75-78% eff with my mill compared to 62-65% from the LHBS, which adds to the savings.