Hoppy Foam

[bigsticknick]

When I add the hops into my wort I just get green foam on the top. Is this normal? I stir pretty well when adding the extract and when adding the hops. Seeing the green foam makes me want to stir continuously. Should I?

 

[tre9er]

You can, but generally it will fall back down after the hot break is over.

 

[SMc0724]

It's normal. Turning down the flame to minimize the rolling action helps as well.

 

[ludomonster]

Keep some Fermcap-S handy. Sometimes adding hops can lead to a boil over.

 

[RainyDay]

Wait until you dry hop

 

[bigsticknick]

Wow, ok thanks. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing something wrong.

 

[bottlebomber]

The only thing I make sure of is that half my hops don't end up plastered in a ring above the boil. Usually I will stir them in after I add then to stop this.