Episode 262: T90 Shelf Life Study

What's the actual shelf life of the hops in your cooler, and what happens if you keep them there for a few more years?

Special Guest: Mark Zunkel.

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• Storage study of US Citra and GER Perle: a real-world examination of Hop Storage Index (HSI), alpha degradation, total oil and hop aroma compounds — 2022 Brewing Summit Presentation
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