allanmac00
Well-Known Member
So I'm brewing a Pliny the Elder clone tomorrow, and am wondering what is the best method for straining out the near pound of hops in this recipe. I know something similar has been asked before but there never seems to be a clear consensus.
I have heard the 5 gallon paint strainer ideas, but that they can also clog up and not let the hop flavor out once you've put a good 5-6 oz. in there. Evidently the sides of the bag get totally covered in hop residue? I also don't have time to build one of those spider things by tomorrow. Would big binder clips work?
I was also honestly considering using panyhose - short knee highs, one for each oz of hops to get max utilization.
I should add I'm doing all grain with pellet hops. Am I at least on the right track in my thinking here?
I have heard the 5 gallon paint strainer ideas, but that they can also clog up and not let the hop flavor out once you've put a good 5-6 oz. in there. Evidently the sides of the bag get totally covered in hop residue? I also don't have time to build one of those spider things by tomorrow. Would big binder clips work?
I was also honestly considering using panyhose - short knee highs, one for each oz of hops to get max utilization.
I should add I'm doing all grain with pellet hops. Am I at least on the right track in my thinking here?