Dark_Ale Well-Known Member Joined Jan 10, 2005 Messages 623 Reaction score 3 Location Liberty Feb 14, 2006 #1 I crushed up some Fuggle pellets 3/4oz and put them into my secondary and transferred my American IPA into the carboy on Saturday. The hops are floating on top, is this normal should they sink. Will I still benefit from aroma if they dont sink?
I crushed up some Fuggle pellets 3/4oz and put them into my secondary and transferred my American IPA into the carboy on Saturday. The hops are floating on top, is this normal should they sink. Will I still benefit from aroma if they dont sink?
Brewsmith Home brewing moogerfooger Joined Aug 10, 2005 Messages 7,338 Reaction score 3,450 Location Torrance, CA Feb 14, 2006 #2 They float for a while, then they sink to the bottom. No worries.
david_42 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 8, 2005 Messages 25,581 Reaction score 197 Location Oak Grove Feb 14, 2006 #3 Because of the oils, hops take a while to absorb enough water to sink. Not a problem. Whole hops take longer than pellets.
Because of the oils, hops take a while to absorb enough water to sink. Not a problem. Whole hops take longer than pellets.