looking for a good deal on bulk hops

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THIS^^^  I’ve known Ted for years and started buying from him a few years ago.  Without a doubt, the best quality hops I’ve ever gotten.

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+1 - Forgot about Ted in my initial post. Great prices, service and selection. He gets some stuff you won’t find elsewhere, too.

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I miss his sales each year - when are they happening this year?

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Hmm how about using chinook and cascade, looking to build my own recipe

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I preordered months ago. I think he’s starting to ship some varieties now. You could shoot him an email to see what he’s got left.

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It works well.  I would bitter with the Chinook at 60 min, then blend the two hops for finishing. But the Chinook could overpower Cascade at 1:1, so I would blend it 2 parts Cascade : 1 part Chinook (or maybe 3:2 anyway). Or throw in some Centennial or Amarillo along with those for some more complexity. It’ll make a nice IPA.

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thanks!!!

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looks like i’m going to use chinook, cascade, and centennial. you think 4oz of each hop is enough for a ten gallon batch?

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http://fourstarfarms.com/hops/  locally grown whole leaf hops here in MA.  The staff is very accommodating as well:)

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I say use it as a starting point. Maybe  2 oz Chinook for bittering , finish with the blend of the rest. Personal tastes in hops vary widely - I use quite a bit. So use this amount, take good notes,  and you’ll know how much to adjust next time.  Let us know how it comes out !

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It really depends on when you add them all. if you added them all at the beggining of the boil then probably to much, but if you do them all as aroma and flavour hops then probably not

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http://www.brewtoad.com/recipes/joes-ipa-1

to much?

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I mentioned to use 2 oz Chinook to bitter, then to finish with the rest.  By finish, start adding the blend with 15 minutes left, incrementally until flameout.  Then add some more to dry hop.  Not too much done that way.

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roger that

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see what you think now, thanks again

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I can only find this store on eBay, does Ted have a website?

thanks

tom

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I source most of my West Coast style hops from Ted. Wasn’t aware he sold to homebrewers.

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I think the market he kind of targets is stuff like bulk buys from homebrew clubs. I guess I just use that much hops lol.

I came across him last year when I was trying to track down some Meridian. This year he’s supposed to be getting Mandarina Bavaria from Germany.

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I’ve bought bulk from both hopsdirect and freshhops. I’ve liked the hops I’ve received from both. Very reasonable prices. I’ve also used Farmhouse Brewing Supply when I need a few ounces at a reasonable prices. They sell in 4oz packs at a fair price. My local shops are typically selling at $2-4 per ounce.

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Nope, he doesn’t.