I have found a package of hops in my fridge..8oz. Cascade leaf. Still sealed in the original bag, no loss in the seal, still vacumm sealed hard as a brick. I think I bought them in 2008.. Can these be used, and if so what could I expect as far as loss of AA or other properties?..

always keep your hops in the freezer .... that and vacuum packed and they'll last years ... it they smell good ...use em

+1 on Mitch.

I have some hops that are 5 years old. They are not what they once were. Yes, there were vacuum sealed and kept frozen. Based on my experience, three years is about the limit.

Whew...thanks. I thought I had a casulty on my hands...and a need to buy more. Next batch uses almost all of them, so that will certainly save some cash...

As for keeping them in the freezer, I have no room and no second fridge or freezer to use...so I keep them in the bottom drawer, away from any light when the door opens.... I'll take a big whiff later, see how they are...

they've gone bad, send them to me