Hop bags

[lcbjr77]

I'm 3 brews in and I found that using the hop bags are a god sent.

1st brew: IPA with 2 oz of dry hops, used the hop bag... bottling day came and I didn't have any issues when it came to siphoning the beer.

2nd brew: IPA with about 2 oz dry hops, didn't use the hop bag... holy moly there was crap everywhere and siphoning was a chore... I was sucking up bits of hops like a Dyson vacuum. All in all I really care knowing most the stuff would not end up in my bottles.

3rd brew: IPA with about 4 oz dry hops and I used the hop bag... I didn't bottle yet but I know I'll be happy on Monday when I do.

I know some folks say that using the hop bag will prevent the hops from mixing well but my first batch came out awesome with a really good nose.

:fro::fro::fro:

 

[cannman]

I'll hop on the hop bag parade. Only trouble is when you dry hop 4+oz or whole cone hops... talk about engorgement... if that ever happens just split it up into 2+ bags and pull really hard while twisting to get her out.

Good luck!

 

[hottpeper13]

I switched to the big mouth for dry hop in bag, and as a bonus they are narrow enough to fit in my kegerator for cold crashing.

 

[wilserbrewer]

I'm 3 brews in and I found that using the hop bags are a god sent.

1st brew: IPA with 2 oz of dry hops, used the hop bag... bottling day came and I didn't have any issues when it came to siphoning the beer.

2nd brew: IPA with about 2 oz dry hops, didn't use the hop bag... holy moly there was crap everywhere and siphoning was a chore... I was sucking up bits of hops like a Dyson vacuum. All in all I really care knowing most the stuff would not end up in my bottles.

3rd brew: IPA with about 4 oz dry hops and I used the hop bag... I didn't bottle yet but I know I'll be happy on Monday when I do.

I know some folks say that using the hop bag will prevent the hops from mixing well but my first batch came out awesome with a really good nose.

:fro::fro::fro:

I think the key is having a large enough hop bag....

 

[lcbjr77]

This is a pretty large bag and I've been fermenting in a 6-8 gallon bucket, never tried fermenting in a carboy yet so that makes it much easier.