Squeezing Hop Spider

[patjofo]

I will be doing an extract brew with a hop spider I just made. Is it necessary to squeeze the hop bag to release the wort from the bag and hops prior to cooling the wort?

 

[chiteface]

No need. What about your addition at flameout? I just let it drain as much as I can halfway through cooling process.

 

[phuff7129]

I let it ccol with the wort for about 15 minutes and then I do squeeze every bit of hoppy deliciousness out of it.

 

[chiteface]

The reason I don't squeeze is because that's the most critical time in terms of avoiding infection. I don't think you are getting any more effect out of the hops at that point. What are you trying to accomplish by doing that?

 

[phuff7129]

The reason I don't squeeze is because that's the most critical time in terms of avoiding infection. I don't think you are getting any more effect out of the hops at that point. What are you trying to accomplish by doing that?

I am using my sanitized stir stick to squeeze the hop sock so there is no risk of infection and if there is any hop bitternes/flavor/aroma left in that sock, I want to get it out. It's just my process. Works for me.

 

[patjofo]

I am using my sanitized stir stick to squeeze the hop sock so there is no risk of infection and if there is any hop bitternes/flavor/aroma left in that sock, I want to get it out. It's just my process. Works for me.

This seems like a great way to do it. Thanks!