Cheap Hop bags?? Anyone know?

[Matteo57]

Where can I find cheap hop bags in bulk (50-100)? I am tired of buying them from my LHBS at like $.75/bag. Anyone know where I can find some? Thanks!

 

[hungry4hops]

home depo paint strainers 1 gallon and 5 gallon i think its like 1.50 for a 2 pack! but much finer mesh

 

[hungry4hops]

wash them out and use em again!

 

[whirlpoolinfool]

Yeah, I agree with the above, go to your local hardware store and get some paint strainer bags. I recommend the 5 gallon bags, as they allow maximum water and hop flow which will increase your hop utilization. They are reusable for several batches if cleaned after each use.

 

[Matteo57]

What about for things like oak chips/cubes and hops in a keg I only want to keep in there for a limited time and then toss?
The paint strainer bags are a good idea though! Thanks! i usually don't use hops bags in the kettle anymore but I want to find something for dry hopping type purposes or oak, etc
Thanks!

 

[unionrdr]

I'd like to find some small nylon paint strainer bags for hopping myself. They're way easier to clean than muslin sacks.

 

[pawpawdave]

Bed bath and beyond has steeping bags 4/$2.99.

 

[dstranger99]

You can use panty hose as well, soak it a few minutes in boiling water, then add your hops......You can get pantyhose at a dollar store..........

 

[GenIke]

Buy voile from Walmart and sew them up. You could make a decades worth of bags for less than $10.

 

[unionrdr]

...or maybe I should use mantyhose from Spencer Gifts?

 

[dstranger99]

^

I can send you the pair I'm wearing now if you want.............

 

[unionrdr]

Mantyhose soaked in beer farts! yummy...

 

[Juno_Malone]

On Amazon you can get 25ct. muslin bags for ~$7, or 50ct for ~$15. Just search 'muslin bag'.