BraumeisterDan
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I'm currently fermenting an apple cider using Mangrove Jack's cider yeast. I'm considering dry hopping this batch, can anyone suggest a suitable hops variety?
Does the hop cylinder work for whole hops as well? I hate wrestling with the mesh bags full of hops when its time to clean the carboy! Like I suggested below, I'm going to split up the batch of hops into smaller portions next time, but a cylinder sounds a helluva lot easierFor those considering hopping ciders-
If using hop pellets, I find that it takes less contact time in cider. I’ll usually check taste after 3 days and be ready to rack off etc. With pellets I’ll also use a stainless hop cylinder.
If using whole hops, I’ll use a mesh bag and let it soak for a couple more days. I’ll taste at day 5-7.
Also use slightly more whole hops (maybe 10%).
I’m still using about 2-4 oz of whole hops per 5 gallons.
I shoulda mentioned that the cylinder is for kegging. The diameter is way too big for a glass carboy.Does the hop cylinder work for whole hops as well? I hate wrestling with the mesh bags full of hops when its time to clean the carboy! Like I suggested below, I'm going to split up the batch of hops into smaller portions next time, but a cylinder sounds a helluva lot easier
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