I recently dry-hopped for the first time- black imperial IPA- and I didn't use hop socks. After listening to the Brew Network episode on dry hopping, I decided I'd forego using hop socks so as to increase surface area exposure to promote the mixing of aromatic oils into solution.
Now I'm stuck with the question of how to most effectively separate my beer from the hop particles.
In browsing previous posts, I've seen several suggestions that have been put forth-
placing a hop sock/nylon sack/fishing net over the auto-siphon
placing the aforementioned filters on the other end of the siphon (on the hose that feeds in to the bottling bucket)
cold-crashing to settle particulate hop matter
what are the pros/cons of each method, which do you recommend, and why?
As far as cold-crashing is concerned, I don't have a ferm. fridge, so it may not be an option- unless I can cold-crash with ice water?
Thanks in advance for your input!
Now I'm stuck with the question of how to most effectively separate my beer from the hop particles.
In browsing previous posts, I've seen several suggestions that have been put forth-
placing a hop sock/nylon sack/fishing net over the auto-siphon
placing the aforementioned filters on the other end of the siphon (on the hose that feeds in to the bottling bucket)
cold-crashing to settle particulate hop matter
what are the pros/cons of each method, which do you recommend, and why?
As far as cold-crashing is concerned, I don't have a ferm. fridge, so it may not be an option- unless I can cold-crash with ice water?
Thanks in advance for your input!