LOTS of hop matter in keg

[CUSTOM-441]

First time dry hopping, first time kegging. Added 2.5oz of pellet hops straight into the fermenter for 7 days. I didn't have a method of preventing suck back of O2 so I skipped cold crashing all together. Also it wasn't the smoothest of transfers since my auto-siphon was creating a lot of bubbles at the racking cane seal (not the first time this has happened, back to the standard racking cane).

My issue is I have A LOT of hop matter in my keg. It's been in there for 4 days, is at pressure and every time I pour a sample there's a ton of floaties. I have had to unclog the dip-tube several times, sometimes between pours. The beer tastes fine, it just doesn't look all that appealing with crap floating around.

Some lessons were learned, and I know what I can improve on next time, my concern is this batch. I don't have the option of transferring to another keg, so other than the hop matter settling out over time as I pour pints is there anything else I can do? Clearing the dip tube so often is especially annoying...

 

[Jag75]

I would think that the low temp of the keg would cause the hop particles to drop , then after a few pints be ok . If it's really bad you may want to pull the dip tube and attach a muslin bag to filter out the hops . I use bags while dry hopping because I've read too many posts just like this . Nobody wants to go through the hassle of clogged poppets and lines . We brew , we wait and then we want to drink . Sorry to hear of this headache. Hopefully its clears up for you then you can relax and enjoy your homebrew.

 

[Staticsouls]

Definitely gain the ability to cold crash, then consider a filter or screen in the kegging process. I have an internal screen in my fermenter to help with the hops that would clog my poppets.

 

[CUSTOM-441]

Thanks for your replies! I may have been a bit hasty to post my troubles...

After having my issues for 4-5 pints my beer has cleared up almost completely. There is VERY little hop matter in my pours now. Seems like Jag75 was right and the beer cold crashed in the keg. Other than a bit of initial frustration all is well now. Will definitely be more aware of this for my next dry hop.