Rhys79
Well-Known Member
What is the difference in usage between leaf and pellet hops? Beersmith just shows a slight change in IBU's when I switch between pellets and leaf. Is that the only difference?
TIA!
TIA!
I've used them both. The pellets are more powerful and easier to use.
Also, since they are (crushed) solid I think they stay fresher longer with all the air pressed out.
Even the big guys use pellets.
Bringing this thread back only because I did not want to start a new one if it was already discussed (I am sure it has had thousands of threads and may even be in a sticky, but I am short on time).
So does anybody notice the difference in pellet vs. leaf vs. oil extract? I mean I always do a 5 or 10 gallon batch, so I am sure it doesn't change as much as I think. But don't the oz. differences come into factor? Like if I used 2 oz East Kent Golding leaf and 2 oz East Kent Golding pellet, would it be a difference?
Anyway, thanks for any info.
Well I went with the plan as listed. Doubt I'll know the difference between the whole leaf and plug additions at drinking time.
I like working with whole leaf but storage is a huge PITA. Last year I was anxious to get new crop from Hopsdirect so I ordered a bunch of whole leaf as soon as it was available. If I knew for sure it was better for certain things I would stick with it despite the headache.
Well, could you tell a difference?
In other news, my ESB successfully defended it's previous 1st place finish with a second 1st place finish in the English Pale Ale category, with my Best Bitter taking 3rd in the same category.
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