C castillo Well-Known Member Joined Apr 28, 2008 Messages 137 Reaction score 1 Location Miami, FL May 13, 2008 #1 Has anyone ever used 3" stainless steel mesh balls for boiling hops? I've used them a few times but I don't know if it's a good idea to use.
Has anyone ever used 3" stainless steel mesh balls for boiling hops? I've used them a few times but I don't know if it's a good idea to use.
Bobby_M Vendor and Brewer HBT Sponsor Joined Aug 3, 2006 Messages 27,835 Reaction score 9,082 Location Whitehouse Station, NJ May 13, 2008 #2 I much prefer the large nylon mesh bags because it lets the hops roll around quite a bit more.
OP OP C castillo Well-Known Member Joined Apr 28, 2008 Messages 137 Reaction score 1 Location Miami, FL May 13, 2008 #3 yeah, that's what I was thinking. But overall I've been pretty happy with the results of using the stainless steel mesh balls.
yeah, that's what I was thinking. But overall I've been pretty happy with the results of using the stainless steel mesh balls.
Aleforge Well-Known Member Joined May 21, 2007 Messages 1,275 Reaction score 26 Location Wentzville May 13, 2008 #4 castillo said: yeah, that's what I was thinking. But overall I've been pretty happy with the results of using the stainless steel mesh balls. Click to expand... Im glad your happy using your balls.
castillo said: yeah, that's what I was thinking. But overall I've been pretty happy with the results of using the stainless steel mesh balls. Click to expand... Im glad your happy using your balls.
OP OP C castillo Well-Known Member Joined Apr 28, 2008 Messages 137 Reaction score 1 Location Miami, FL May 13, 2008 #5 I think it's OK to use the mesh balls as long as you don't place more than 1oz. of hops per ball.
Hagen Well-Known Member Joined Feb 13, 2008 Messages 392 Reaction score 1 Location Spotsylvania, VA May 13, 2008 #6 I have 4" pot shaped ones, but only put 1/2 oz in each.
