I recently brewed a batch of IPA that used a fair amount of whole-flower hops. I didn't filter out the hops when I poured the wort from the boil kettle to the primary (most of them are still in the primary). Was this good, bad, or does it make any difference?
I realize that addition junk in the batch could be problematic, as it could clog siphon hoses and things like that. Most of the literature I could find on the subject was divided: some said you should filter them some said it didn't matter.
I figured that leaving the hops in could give a bit of a dry hopping effect (even though I added the aromatics during the last minute of the boil).
Does anyone have any advice on this matter? Should hops always be removed before transferring to the primary?
Thanks in advance!
I realize that addition junk in the batch could be problematic, as it could clog siphon hoses and things like that. Most of the literature I could find on the subject was divided: some said you should filter them some said it didn't matter.
I figured that leaving the hops in could give a bit of a dry hopping effect (even though I added the aromatics during the last minute of the boil).
Does anyone have any advice on this matter? Should hops always be removed before transferring to the primary?
Thanks in advance!