MarkIafrate
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone!
I've been getting tons of great advice here on HBT that's really helping me expand my knowledge-base, so thanks for that! I have a question regarding muslin grain bags and hops.
I use the bags to steep my grains, usually just after I've thoroughly mixed my DME into cold water. I steep for about 20 minutes on medium high and then after that adjust to achieve boil. Once I hit boil I remove the bag. Skip ahead a few steps to adding hops to the boil. Is there a difference between putting the whole hops directly into the boil and putting them in a muslin grain bag? I've read nylon bags are used for pellets. Is the only reason to aid in filtering?
I'd assume I'm aware this may be a stupid question but I'd like to be sure.
Thanks!
Mark
I've been getting tons of great advice here on HBT that's really helping me expand my knowledge-base, so thanks for that! I have a question regarding muslin grain bags and hops.
I use the bags to steep my grains, usually just after I've thoroughly mixed my DME into cold water. I steep for about 20 minutes on medium high and then after that adjust to achieve boil. Once I hit boil I remove the bag. Skip ahead a few steps to adding hops to the boil. Is there a difference between putting the whole hops directly into the boil and putting them in a muslin grain bag? I've read nylon bags are used for pellets. Is the only reason to aid in filtering?
I'd assume I'm aware this may be a stupid question but I'd like to be sure.
Thanks!
Mark