Getting BIG Coconut Flavor

[Redtab78]

I know this is a very old thread, but for those of you that have done this, what would you guys say the absorption is of the coconut?

I'm planning on 2# in a 5.5g batch and was curious as to how much I can expect to lose....I plan on using them in a muslin bag loosely tied and weighted down in the fermenter, so as to have the most contact, just wondering how much I will lose, thanks!

 

[TallDan]

I know this is a very old thread, but for those of you that have done this, what would you guys say the absorption is of the coconut?

I'm planning on 2# in a 5.5g batch and was curious as to how much I can expect to lose....I plan on using them in a muslin bag loosely tied and weighted down in the fermenter, so as to have the most contact, just wondering how much I will lose, thanks!

More than I thought. I think I lost almost a gallon with less coconut than that. I also didn't try to squeeze the coconut or anything to recover it, so you may do better in the bags.