Hops Purchase

[John Sand]

I'm buying fresh hops. Usually I pick up what I need per batch, (plus some) or see bulk on sale and buy. Lately I've been trying to go through what I have on hand, substituting where practical. Now I'm planning to buy 4oz packages of varieties I use often. I did a general review of my hop use last year to guide me. I brew APAs, IPAs, and Belgian Pales more than any other style. Here is my list:
4oz @
Amarillo
Cascade
Centennial
Columbus
Simcoe
EKG
Saaz

Farmhouse Brewing has good prices and variety. Any other suggestions for hop variety or supplier?

[Jon]

Not a variety suggestion, but if you brew 5+ gallon batches, I'd think about going bigger than 4 oz for varieties you plan to put in an IPA.

One IPA recipe can easily call for more than 4 oz of hops--though if you're not going single hopped (or a single late hop), it's not such an issue.

[BigPapaG]

Maybe some Hallertau Mittlefrau for those Belgians... And some Styrian Goldings or Fuggles?

Th last two are really nice with EKG and in Belgians in general and the Hallertau Mittlefrau is a great lower alpha noble hop to have around. It plays nice in a lot of recipes, is nicely floral and very tasty.

[John Sand]

Thanks guys.
Jon, I almost never single hop anything. I may need more hops, but I want to avoid keeping them over a year, as I have now.
Papa, I probably will get one more noble hop, thanks.

[Beer-lord]

Farmhouse is my go to hop supplier. My freezer likes them!

[Kealia]

I buy either from More Beer or my organic LHBS that is 7 minutes away from home so I don't have to pay for shipping.
So I guess I am really no help, sorry.

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[mashani]

I don't know if you can find French Aramis but it's great in any Belgian or Wheat beer or Saison, and even is good in IPAs as one of the hops. It's a cross between Witbread Goldings and Streisselspalt. I love the hop. It can sub for any spicy type noble hop. I don't know how much Saaz you have, but if it's not a huge amount and you'd like something a bit different, it's something I would pick up if you can find it. It is great as a single hop with an estery yeast, or in a mix with a more neutral yeast. It's complex, but nothing is in your face, it just blends in. And yeah, I agree with Big Papa that a floral noble hop and some Styrian Goldings would be good.

http://www.hops-comptoir.com/6-hop-aramis-alsace

[John Sand]

thanks guys. I just ordered 2# of hops, that ought to hold me for a while.
Mash, I did order Aramis, and Mittelfruh.