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Some thoughts on storing bean.
In hot climates (where I live) or climates where summers are hot, it is necessary to store your bean in a cool place. Mine stays in its airtight bag wrapped in a handtowel in the bottom of the 'fridge. "Airtight" containers are not a problem if you are opening them daily to get your bean. Beans at room temp do need to de-gas.
I never freeze bean - can't see the point - I'm not storing it for a long time - I'm drinking it. I buy a quantity I can consume in about 4 -6 weeks.
Bean stored in the fridge - as mentioned above - is good for 6 weeks but it must be in a sealed (ziplock) bag as air is the enemy of bean freshness.