whole leaf hops

castillo · 05-30-2008, 08:38 PM

I'm trying to complete a recipe that calls for Perle Hops. But the only kind that the store has right know are whole leaf Perle hops. I've never used whole leaf hops before so I just wanted to get some thoughts on using whole leaf hops.

**ShortSnoutBrewing** · 05-30-2008, 08:40 PM

I almost exclusively use whole hops. That's my thought.

**DeathBrewer** · 05-30-2008, 08:41 PM

how do you usually use your hops? do you bag them? if so, there's no real difference except you'll have to use a bit more. i think 10% more???

someone might have to check that. promash has ruined all my personal quantitative reasoning.

BrewDey · 05-30-2008, 08:43 PM

I'm not really sure, but from what I've picked up, whole leaf hops are better for flavoring/finishing since the lupulin glands are still in-tact. But leaf hops will soak up more of your wort (decreasing volume), and can be a little messy. If I can, I use pellets for bittering, and leaf for flavor and aroma.

castillo · 05-30-2008, 08:47 PM

yes I usually bag them. The recipe calls for 1oz. 60min. 1/4oz 30min. 1/4oz 5min. So how much should I use of the whole leaf hops?

**david_42** · 05-30-2008, 11:04 PM

I wouldn't bother making any adjustments. The bittering add could be increased by 0.1 oz. if you are deeply concerned, but flavor & aroma are fine as-is.