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Hi guys im planning on brewing the Off The Topper double IPA in a few weeks.i just recieved the recipe. Should I refrigerate the hops or is it best to put them in the freezer? Thanks!!!

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Usually freezer is the answer. I’m not familiar with this kit though. Are these pellet hops?

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Yes!

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Yes freeze them. Refrigerate the yeast.

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Thanks will do! The vial of yeast went right in the refrig.! Thanks guys!:beers:

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Don’t forget to allow enough time for the starter. May be completely unnecessary advice, but why not just in case.

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Thanks I didn’t get one but considering it!

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This is the starter/pitch rate calculator I like to use. The yeast viability calculator seems to be the most accurate of all the starter calculators available.

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I was wondering for a Hop busting IPA during the boil is it beneficial to use pellet hops or cones.recipe called out for 4 Oz of dry hops during week 2 of fermentation?

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I prefer pellet throughout…those who grow their own obviously use a lot of cone/whole hops. Pellets are just easier in my opinion and certainly more available here locally(LHBS).

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I grow my own, so use a combination of whole cones and pellets. I actually do think pellets are easier. An ounce of dried cones is an astounding volume of material. While the cones kind of help filter things when I pour through a strainer, there are so many of them it’s a bit ridiculous.

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