DesertBrew

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How do you dry hop in a keg? 1st time at it. I was thinking of just using a hop sock tied with some fishing line and have the other end come out the top cover of the cornie?

uuurang

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I listened to the beer network podcast and they suggested using waxed dental floss tied to a muslin, steeping bag through the keg lid. They said the keg sealed and made it easy to remove.
I haven't tried but plan to soon.

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WOP31

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I woulds use unscented dental floss, that is what I used in the past with no problems and it allows the lid of the corny to seal properly. Definatly use a bag though or else you are asking for a clogged pick up tube. I would use some thing like sanitized marbles or SS washer to help keep the hop bag submerged. I found that it really helps with bringing out the aroma.

Cheers

Edit: Dang not quick enough

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DesertBrew

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fishing line makes it leak. Dental floss next

Bobby_M

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or just drop it in and leave it there until the keg is empty. I've done it and there is no problem.

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Yep, the flat dental floss works great. Thanks guys. Even had some unscented flat stuff I found in the house. (offically nabbed for the brewery now). Did forget the weight but whatever...

Bobby, I don't think this will get tapped for about 6 weeks so I'd rather yank it after two weeks.

WOP31

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Oh come on you have to leave it in there that way it gets stronger as the beer ages, it's like pulling a new beer every couple of days!

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I'm an [under] forty victim of fate, Arriving too late, arriving too late."
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uuurang

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WOW! I beat somebody! WOOHOO! First time. Sorry wop31, not very magnaminous of me. Oh well, take it out on my karma dude.

the weights are a very good idea, fyi.

Rock on!

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EdWort

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I used a large stainless herb ball for my IPA. I sanitized it first in Starsan, then added an ounce of Centennial, made sure I had a tight seal, and then I dropped it in the keg. I don't expect to get it back till the keg is empty.

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WOP31

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I have been eyeing one of those at the HBS, SWMBO got me gift certificate, so i may go on little shopping spree.

Cheers

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"Yes, I am a pirate two hundred years too late. The cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder,
I'm an [under] forty victim of fate, Arriving too late, arriving too late."
-Jimmy Buffet