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Old 10-15-2009, 04:42 PM   #1
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Hello my friends,

Should I chose Hop bag or boil hops loose in kettle?

Pros and Cons?

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Old 10-15-2009, 04:45 PM   #2
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Bag pellets. It's just easier to clean up.

Loose leaf. They make for a nice hot trub filter bed.
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I use a hop bag (and usually use whole or plugs). I suspect I lose some utilization but it makes my brew day go a little easier without worrying about the mess. Either way works, though - you could try both and see which you prefer.
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I stoped useing bags since I bought a larg metal mesh strainer. Works just as good as a bag and now I don't have to worrie about them anymore.
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Ok, thanks guys

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