Storing Hops Shouldn’t Be Hard
How to store hops after harvesting can be tricky. If you’re not careful, your harvest could end up a moldy, bitter mess! In order to have a great end product, you must maintain the integrity of key elements that result in the best-tasting product. There are many key factors to preserving hops flavors and smells, including moisture levels, exposure to oxygen and even light! How do you keep your hard work from becoming bitter and useless? For years, the industry has relied on the superior protection of aluminum barrier foils to uphold the flavors and smells of one of many favorite adult beverages, (also known as Mylar within the industry). These vacuum, heat-sealed bags consist of multiple layers, including a layer of aluminum. Because of this layer, the bags will not only protect against moisture vapor and oxygen, it also allows no UV light to get in! Thus, keeping the alpha acids and essential oils intact. But why should you use aluminum barrier foils to package your hops?
Vacuum Sealing Hops
Oxygen is one of the main culprits of spoilage in hops. Exposure to Oxygen can cause the alpha acids (responsible for making your favorite beers bitter) to degrade almost immediately.
Keeping The Light Out
Because of the layer of aluminum, the packaging is opaque. Therefore UV Light cannot get to your products, causing “skunking”.
Maintaining Moisture Levels In Hops
Aluminum barrier foil laminates provide a barrier to the transmission of moisture vapor and other gasses that is up to 80 times better than polyethylene bags! This will help maintain any moisture needed to keep your hops fresh and keep mold and mildew-causing moisture out.
Packaging For Hops
You know your process better than anyone. From before harvest to distribution, you know what will work best for you and your team. Aluminum barrier foil packaging comes in various formats to ensure that your processing times are efficient and easy, from start to finish.
FIBC Liners
Flat Bags
Customizable to fit any size needed. These bags offer an easy and efficient packing process.
Gaylord & Octabin Liners
Large Gaylord or Octabin liners are available made from aluminum barrier foil. These types of boxes or carton liners allow your product to sit safely inside large boxes during transport or storage.
Drum Liners
If packaging in drums and Pails suits your operation, 3D Barrier Bags manufactures round-bottom liners from our aluminum Barrier foils. Meaning the liner fits the footprint of the drum/pail perfectly. Making sure there are creases or air pockets and the maximum amount of product can be filled.
Rolls (For Form, Fill, Seal Machines)
Form fill Seal machines are a popular choice of hops processors. 3D Barrier Bags can provide a variety of Barrier foil laminates in custom roll widths and lengths to meet your requirements.
Protect The Integrity Of Your Hops
Aluminum barrier foil packaging can help keep the integrity of your hard work. Whether you are protecting your crop from excess moisture, oxygen or UV light, we can help! When using this material with a heat sealer, proper refrigeration and vacuum sealing, your crops can be stored long-term. This means that you know your crops will be safe and secure during transport and storage before brewing. You work hard all year to deliver the adult beverage industry the best product you can, make sure that you are giving your hops the best protection you can with aluminum barrier foil packaging.
Check Out Our Easy Packaging guide For Hops.