dry hops

[dooksh]

i have used dry hops for the first time, and when bottling some hop particles
went through the sipho into my bottles.
i sampled the beer after a few days and it tasted great (african amber) but the hops (i stupidly siphoned ) did not sink.
will the hop particles develope mold over time?

 

[Bob]

I will answer your question with a question: Aside from bitter flavors, what other properties do hops impart to beer?

Hint: the answer will make you RDWHAHB.

 

[Ender]

No they wont grow mold. I dry hop in the keg and crap escapes the pantyhose all the time. No problems.

 

[knarfks]

To answer the other guys question...the hops are what prevents the mold and bacterial growth, that was the original purpose of the hop additions back in the day

 

[Bob]

Bing!

Hops not only provide bittering, they also provide antiseptic properties and act as a preservative.

Bob