I've dry hopped loose pellets 4 times and never get particles to settle out. Brew room is 66 F. Last one got to 10 days, intended 5 days, before I gave up and bottled. Paint strainer bag on inflow end of siphon wouldn't let beer flow, so I went commando. Now I have lots of hop particles in suspension in bottles. After one week in bottles beer is carbonating fine and taste is great (NEIPA), but I have to drink thru my teeth to strain out particles. Questions are:
1. is drinking particles unhealthy?
2. put paint strainer bag on inflow or outflow end of siphon?
3. will particles ever settle out in bottles?
Also, in frustration re above I am now trying dryhopping a batch in a pantyhose bag with stainless steel weights to help submerge bag. On Day 3 and there is no fresh hop aroma.
4. Is it most likely the technique or weak hops, 3 oz Cascade this time vs previous 3 oz Amarillo?
5. Should I add another bag with 2 oz Apollo I have?
Thanks in advance!
1. is drinking particles unhealthy?
2. put paint strainer bag on inflow or outflow end of siphon?
3. will particles ever settle out in bottles?
Also, in frustration re above I am now trying dryhopping a batch in a pantyhose bag with stainless steel weights to help submerge bag. On Day 3 and there is no fresh hop aroma.
4. Is it most likely the technique or weak hops, 3 oz Cascade this time vs previous 3 oz Amarillo?
5. Should I add another bag with 2 oz Apollo I have?
Thanks in advance!