a question for hopback owners

[butter08]

How different were your brews after using your hopback? I am considering picking one up but can't figure out if a hopstand is as effective.

 

[alane1]

bump. I'm curious about this too.

 

[butter08]

Is this in the wrong forum?

 

[alane1]

try general techniques?

 

[MicahB]

Well, I hope someone answers because I would like to know as well. I'm looking at getting either one of these or a keg dry hop filter.


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[Bigscience]

I have one and don't use it anymore. I didn't see a big bump in flavor/aroma and a whirlpoo/hopstandl is easier and more effective for me.


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[butter08]

Thanks Bigscience, I hope there are others that can contribute to this conversation.

 

[Patirck]

This is a great question! I've never used a hopback - seems like a cool idea but after doing a few hop stands, I wonder if it just ads another piece of equipment to be purchased and cleaned.

After brewing for a few years, I'm pretty happy with what I brew and how it turns out - the one thing I'm always thinking about is how much time some new thing will add to my already longish brew day.

 

[cabron99]

My blushing bride bought a Hop-Rocket for me, not realizing it was for whole hops. I use pellets. Put a hop-sock on the internal filter and use pellets anyway. Works great for a fast dry-hop. Just send from one out post to the other through the hop jack and back. Voila!! Don't know if I would buy one on my own or not. Being lazy, I use it. Never any grassy overtones.