Evan!
Well-Known Member
Here's my dilemma: I have an IPA that's just finishing up primary fermentation, and I'd like to rack it and dryhop it. I'd rather not dryhop in a carboy, because it's a pain getting the crud out afterwards. I have a big 7-gal bucket that I use for primary fermentation and bottling---but I've heard that it's not a good idea to rack into plastic, because the alcohol can extract odd/plastic-ey flavors and aromas into the beer.
Should I just use the bucket to dryhop? Or should I avoid racking into buckets (outside of bottling, of course)?
Thanks!
Should I just use the bucket to dryhop? Or should I avoid racking into buckets (outside of bottling, of course)?
Thanks!