R robmee Well-Known Member Joined Jul 31, 2005 Messages 117 Reaction score 0 Location Tampa, fl Oct 16, 2006 #1 When using whole hops do I throwin the whole cone or do I need to pick the stem out of the middle of the cone. If I use the whole cone will it give tannins?
When using whole hops do I throwin the whole cone or do I need to pick the stem out of the middle of the cone. If I use the whole cone will it give tannins?
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) Oct 17, 2006 #2 Never had any problems, but I usually pick out the stems also.
Walker I use secondaries. :p HBT Supporter Joined Sep 8, 2005 Messages 10,982 Reaction score 122 Location Cary Oct 17, 2006 #3 homebrewer_99 said: Never had any problems, but I usually pick out the stems also. Click to expand... I don't pick anything out. In one of my batches of IPA, I found a 6" piece of twine when draining the kettle.
homebrewer_99 said: Never had any problems, but I usually pick out the stems also. Click to expand... I don't pick anything out. In one of my batches of IPA, I found a 6" piece of twine when draining the kettle.
OP OP R robmee Well-Known Member Joined Jul 31, 2005 Messages 117 Reaction score 0 Location Tampa, fl Oct 18, 2006 #4 Cool thanks!
david_42 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 8, 2005 Messages 25,581 Reaction score 196 Location Oak Grove Oct 18, 2006 #5 I like the sweetness the dried aphids add, but there are no tannins in hops, even the vines. If you pick the stems out, don't buy magnum. It frequently has leaves IN the cones. Weird stuff.
I like the sweetness the dried aphids add, but there are no tannins in hops, even the vines. If you pick the stems out, don't buy magnum. It frequently has leaves IN the cones. Weird stuff.