That was my first hop 15 years ago...never used it (don't think its popular anymore/and short storage life IIRC), and I cant kill it, It keeps comming back.
Let us know how it worked out(tasted/smelled) after you brew with it.(Im curious)
Cheers!
Check out University of Vermont Page...some good info.
Also Look for GVH Dan posts (he has some good info)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfUYXu4-0-s&feature=plcp
http://blog.uvm.edu/hoppenin/2012/08/24/hop-harvest-readiness/...
If you continue down this path....I suggest you purchase an extra bag.
Just squeeze it the same every time for your consistency... if your gonna squeeze.
I believe your over complicating the whole BIAB approach.
RDWHAHB
Try using 160F water ...My jar of PBW says 160F for CIP thats what I always aim for.
I just checked the pdf and it says 130-180F now depending on soil load.
http://www.fivestarchemicals.com/wp-content/uploads/PBWTech.pdf
I also always spray or run star-san on stuff treated with PBW also....I...