BIAB Hops-FWH or MH?

[masskrug]

If I throw some hops into the grain bag and let them steep for an hour in the kettle, would they be categorized as First Wort Hops or Mash Hops? Is there much of a difference as far as IBU's are concerned? Am I getting bitterness and oils out, or just tossing away money?

 

[Thedutchtouch]

if they're in the mash they're mash hops, if they're added once you remove the bag, they're first wort hops. my understanding is that mash hopping is only done for no boil, decoction, and turbid mashing. BYO has a good write up here http://byo.com/grains/item/2958-pre-boil-hopping

 

[masskrug]

Nice article. Thanks.

I threw 2 oz. of Chinook into the BIAB on my last batch and let them steep with the grains at 150' for an hour. I will throw 2 oz. into the kettle next time and see if there is a noticeable difference.

 

[djt17]

I have read that mash hops do very little, never tried it myself. I FWH a lot; put them in as soon as I pull the bag.