Blichmann HopRocket with pellets

[MOLA]

I've got a Blichmann HopRocket and I like it a lot.
However I am a pellet man, so I have been looking for solutions for using pellets, even if Blichmann says it is not possible.

Solution, stainless scrubbies

Install the screen as usual

Then fit the scrubbies.

Then hops in a hop bag. I use ultra fine mesh nylon bags.

I have only used this as a randalizer.

 

[HDIr0n]

Let us know if you use this as a hop back and how it works.

-G

 

[sawbossFogg]

Hmm surprised there wasn't any follow-up here as this is interesting and HD has a good question.

 

[MOLA]

Sorry guys

I have only used it as a randalizer.

I will get back to you when I try it as a hop back.

 

[day_trippr]

Wait - you used pellets in a randall?

btw, those don't look like pellets inside the bag?

Cheers!

 

[MOLA]

Wait - you used pellets in a randall?

btw, those don't look like pellets inside the bag?

Cheers!

Uhm OK

 

[sawbossFogg]

On this note, I'll add that I did try a HBT user tip and try a tea ball of pellets in a keg. I don't think I really noticed its appearance in flavor aroma or clarity vs the bottled portion. That's why I got a HR, cause I really like leaf hop aroma and flavor!

 

[MOLA]

I use pellets in kegs quite a lot with tea balls.
To ensure good extraction you should never fill it more than 1/3, otherwise the hops just form a big, solid mass.

As with dryhopping in you fermenter, if the beer is cold the extraction is much slower than if it is at room temperature.

 

[sawbossFogg]

I use pellets in kegs quite a lot with tea balls.
To ensure good extraction you should never fill it more than 1/3, otherwise the hops just form a big, solid mass.

As with dryhopping in you fermenter, if the beer is cold the extraction is much slower than if it is at room temperature.

Copy that, yeah I packed it full, I'll try again thanks.

 

[cabron99]

I've got a Blichmann HopRocket and I like it a lot.
However I am a pellet man, so I have been looking for solutions for using pellets, even if Blichmann says it is not possible.

Solution, stainless scrubbies

Install the screen as usual

Then fit the scrubbies.

Then hops in a hop bag. I use ultra fine mesh nylon bags.

I have only used this as a randalizer.

I wrap the insert screen in a hop sock and just throw in pellets to my heart's content. Works like a champ for fast dry hopping. I connect kegs out to out and transfer with low pressure co2 and then back to the original keg. (BTW you may have the screen in backward)

 

[TxBigHops]

sub'd.

 

[day_trippr]

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