vindee
Well-Known Member
I'm going to be using my fresh hops this weekend for a 5 gal batch of an Amber Ale.
The recipe calls for 1 to 1 1/2 oz additions which translates to roughly 5 oz. wet hops. I have seen the hops thrown in loose but I like using hop bags. The first time I didn't use muslin bags I had a hard time draining the kettle.
5 oz bags are going to be big and probably wont allow room for my double coil immersion coil when cooing. I suppose I can remove the hops for cooling but would like to leave my last hop (aroma) additions in.
What would be the best way to manage fresh hops in the boil.
Thanks.
The recipe calls for 1 to 1 1/2 oz additions which translates to roughly 5 oz. wet hops. I have seen the hops thrown in loose but I like using hop bags. The first time I didn't use muslin bags I had a hard time draining the kettle.
5 oz bags are going to be big and probably wont allow room for my double coil immersion coil when cooing. I suppose I can remove the hops for cooling but would like to leave my last hop (aroma) additions in.
What would be the best way to manage fresh hops in the boil.
Thanks.