M mike004 Well-Known Member Joined Sep 20, 2005 Messages 52 Reaction score 0 Sep 25, 2005 #1 Bought one of those vacuum-packed compressed blocks of hops at the weekend. I had a hell of a time trying to cut off the required amount. Next time I'll try a hacksaw. Any tips on this? Mike
Bought one of those vacuum-packed compressed blocks of hops at the weekend. I had a hell of a time trying to cut off the required amount. Next time I'll try a hacksaw. Any tips on this? Mike
homebrewer_99 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 1, 2005 Messages 19,581 Reaction score 1,217 Location I-80, Exit 27 (near the Quad Cities) Sep 25, 2005 #2 Do you mean a plug? You're supposed to uncompress them prior to usage. They're just compressed for shipping size (to reduce bulk). Once uncompressed you can weight them easier.
Do you mean a plug? You're supposed to uncompress them prior to usage. They're just compressed for shipping size (to reduce bulk). Once uncompressed you can weight them easier.