Naked_Eskimo
Well-Known Member
So, I'm coming to the end of my second week in primary for my first brew, and it's almost time to do the dry-hopping step. I intend doing my entire fermentation in primary only, no secondary. This obviously includes the dry-hopping.
My question is how long will the hop pellets stay in suspension after adding them to the carboy? I intend to dry hop for 5-7 days and then bottle immediately. I'd prefer to not have lots of hop pellet material floating everywhere when it comes time to bottle.
So, will the hops have settled to the bottom of the carboy in a week, or would using a sterilized (boiled?) muslin bag be a better move. I'd prefer not to use the bag, since an extra item just ups the possibility of contamination.
My question is how long will the hop pellets stay in suspension after adding them to the carboy? I intend to dry hop for 5-7 days and then bottle immediately. I'd prefer to not have lots of hop pellet material floating everywhere when it comes time to bottle.
So, will the hops have settled to the bottom of the carboy in a week, or would using a sterilized (boiled?) muslin bag be a better move. I'd prefer not to use the bag, since an extra item just ups the possibility of contamination.