m1k3

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Hi All-

A few months ago I read all the DYI entries about Hop Spiders and Hop Socks and made this one for myself. After using it for a few batches with 1 gallon paint strainer bags from Home Depot, I have to say that I love it. I will never make another IPA without this!!!

A big thanks to everyone whos design influenced me. The biggest difference with my design is that I used a piece of scrap copper and riveted it together. Also, I really recommend the "Turn-Key" style dry hose clamp because installing the sack is tool free.

I really like the robe hook, it is very easy to stir the kettle without "spider legs" in the way. (This was not my idea, so I can't take credit for it!)

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Fermenter: 8 gallons of IPA w/ 16oz of hops

LuiInIdaho

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I really like the simplicity of this. I especially like the coat hook and how it is used to suspend the hop sock onto the kettle.

Mark

DrunkleJon

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<insert obligatory "Drunk Octopus will drink all your wort" post here>

Sorry cant help myself, those coat hooks always make me chuckle. Good idea though

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JuanMoore

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Looks great. You might consider getting some 5 gal bags for it. Especially if you'll be using whole leaf hops.

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cayergeau

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hey, so i like this idea, but how safe are paint stainer bags? i checked some out at lowes, and i dont necessarily trust the ones that they had. what brand did you use, because yours looks like its nylon, and the ones that i checked out did not look like nylon. id post a link, but the ones that they have on the website are mislabeled and not actually the ones i checked out.

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