FleurDeLis425
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I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a Blichmann Boilermaker. Before I do so, I am trying to figure out how I best want to handle hop additions. I am a fan of just tossing them in and letting them get the full extraction. Currently I am using a 5 gallon kettle for partial boils and I have no issue really straining everything out when I pour the wort into the fermenter using a funnel and strainer. But with the Blichmann, since I want to be using the ball valve, I know the hops will clog up.
I thought about getting the Blichmann HopBlocker, but I hear mixed reviews on its effectiveness and I also hear you cant fit an immersion chiller in with it. Dont really want to make the jump to the Therminator. I suppose hop bags are an option, but I always feel like I am not getting the most out of my hops when I do that.
Curious about what others who have this kettle are doing. How do you filter your hops?
I thought about getting the Blichmann HopBlocker, but I hear mixed reviews on its effectiveness and I also hear you cant fit an immersion chiller in with it. Dont really want to make the jump to the Therminator. I suppose hop bags are an option, but I always feel like I am not getting the most out of my hops when I do that.
Curious about what others who have this kettle are doing. How do you filter your hops?