Brew bags

Hey,

I have use bags when steeping specialty grains before but what about for hop pellets?

I have a hard time straining the wort due to the strainer constantly cloggin up. I am sure bags would help but would it have a negative impact on the beer?

They won't have a negative effect on the beer. Make sure you use a very fine mesh or the hop pellets will go right through the bag.

Muslin (disposable) hop socks are pretty standard. Make sure you leave tons of room for expansion. The socks don't keep all if it in but the majority of it.

Try making a hop sock with stuff from HD or Lowes:




It is just a 5 gallon paint strainer, two 4" U clamps, threaded rods, wing nuts, washers, and binder clips. Works like a charm!

The hop socks work great...(I use one everytime). Just don't expect that they'll grab everything. Alot of particles still get through and if you strain your wort with a fine mesh....it'll still get clogged...just not as much/often. If I strain my wort I use a metal strainer that catches the big stuff.....fine mesh is just a pain in the a#$...IMHO and I haven't noticed any difference in my brews....especially if you secondary or cold crash....