K kingoslo Well-Known Member Joined Jan 13, 2009 Messages 192 Reaction score 0 Oct 15, 2009 #1 Hello my friends, Should I chose Hop bag or boil hops loose in kettle? Pros and Cons? Marius.
GilaMinumBeer Half-fast Prattlarian HBT Supporter Joined Jan 23, 2008 Messages 65,431 Reaction score 10,793 Oct 15, 2009 #2 Bag pellets. It's just easier to clean up. Loose leaf. They make for a nice hot trub filter bed.
Pappers_ Moderator Emeritus HBT Supporter Joined Jan 31, 2009 Messages 17,908 Reaction score 4,419 Location Chicago Oct 15, 2009 #3 I use a hop bag (and usually use whole or plugs). I suspect I lose some utilization but it makes my brew day go a little easier without worrying about the mess. Either way works, though - you could try both and see which you prefer.
I use a hop bag (and usually use whole or plugs). I suspect I lose some utilization but it makes my brew day go a little easier without worrying about the mess. Either way works, though - you could try both and see which you prefer.
B barrog Well-Known Member Joined Apr 23, 2009 Messages 118 Reaction score 2 Oct 15, 2009 #4 I stoped useing bags since I bought a larg metal mesh strainer. Works just as good as a bag and now I don't have to worrie about them anymore.
I stoped useing bags since I bought a larg metal mesh strainer. Works just as good as a bag and now I don't have to worrie about them anymore.
OP OP K kingoslo Well-Known Member Joined Jan 13, 2009 Messages 192 Reaction score 0 Oct 15, 2009 #5 Ok, thanks guys Marius