Got a pound of fresh Cascade, what should I do with it?

[Horseflesh]

Never used wet hops before. I don't have anything fermenting now so it isn't like I can just drop them in as dry hops, I am starting from scratch.

Will they still be worth using by the time a beer is under way?

I hope to brew in 24 hours, but of course a dry hop step would be days after that. Or, I could use Voss kveik for a fast ferment and add the hops very early.

 

[RPh_Guy]

Put the hops in the freezer until you're ready.
Use them in a 150-170°F whirlpool for 15-25 minutes.

A blonde or APA would let them shine. Personally, I wouldn't add any other aroma hops.

 

[bpgreen]

I wouldn't freeze them while they're wet.

 

[RPh_Guy]

I wouldn't freeze them while they're wet.

Why not?

 

[tellyho]

You can totally go straight to freezer.

 

[bpgreen]

Why not?

I've read that freezing them before they're dried, it causes problems, but I don't remember details.

I've always dried mine, then vacuum sealed, then frozen.

 

[tellyho]

I agree that drying is best for long term, but if you're going to use them in the next few weeks/months, I haven't had any trouble freezing. I have 6 plants and have been growing and using them for 5+ years.

 

[bpgreen]

I agree that drying is best for long term, but if you're going to use them in the next few weeks/months, I haven't had any trouble freezing. I have 6 plants and have been growing and using them for 5+ years.

I've never tried it and was just going by what I've read. If you've tried it and it has worked, you've got the better answer.