What hop bags do you use?
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pablosbrewing
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I like Wilser's BIAB and hop bags:
http://biabbags.webs.com/
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BlueHouseBrewhaus
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I use 6x9 drawstring nylon(?) mesh bags - not the stretchy mesh socks. They will hold up to 3 or 4 oz of pellet hops. They are also reusable. I've done a few dozen brews with them with no issues. The drawstring bags are sturdy with a reasonably tight weave so very little residue gets out. The drawstring is also handy for tying off on my BK handle so it hangs in the wort and is easily removable.
That said, there are many that just dump the hops in the BK. However, I'm one of those people that dumps my whole BK into the fermenter so I'd rather not have all the hops go in there, too. Even easier would be to use a hop spider but I haven't gotten around to making one yet.
That said, there are many that just dump the hops in the BK. However, I'm one of those people that dumps my whole BK into the fermenter so I'd rather not have all the hops go in there, too. Even easier would be to use a hop spider but I haven't gotten around to making one yet.
5 gallon paint strainer bar clipped to the lip of the BK A few dollars for 2 at Home Depot. Or probably most any store that sells paint.
This. It's easier to deal with hops mass/sludge when transferring. Just scale up your recipe a half gallon to account for this and spend no more time worrying about it.
planetscott
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I use mesh vegetable steaming bags from Super H Mart, a Korean grocery store. They are disposable and do a great job with keeping most of the pellet particulate in the bag. I tried finding them online, but there is no English on the package. If you have a Super H Mart in your area, go get them. They are in the housewares department. A box of 12 is $2.99
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h22lude
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I was going to try some of those. I have an EBIAB set up which I may buy one of his bags for too.
I bought some from Amazon and they don't seem to hold much. Mesh might be too big.
I used those once as a hop bag and never again. The muslin bags for grains are extremely stretchy and let almost all out.
I used to throw them in with no bag. I just don't feel like dealing with a lot of hop residue when transferring to primary or dealing with the trub when kegging. Plus it makes it easier to clean yeast to reuse.
Yep, these.
Fair enough. I hope you can track down something that meets your needs.
Admittedly I have never tried them for grains, but they work just fine for hop pellets.
I never recommend muslin bags for hops. You can practically push grains of rice through those holes. I have 8" x 16" tight mesh nylon bags with drawstrings that are reusable for a long time.
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h22lude
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I agree. I used one once and most of the hops ended in my kettle.
Oh man I wish I knew that when I placed my order. I'm sure I'll be placing another one soon.
Transamguy77
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+1 to this, I've used the same 4 for almost 2 years. Throw them in the wash (not the dryer, they melt) and ready for the next brew.
Natdavis777
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When I used to bag my hops, I just used some panty hose. Now I just use a large SS spider
Newbie question, what's the large SS spider? Also, do you have a picture to share too?
Natdavis777
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Wow ok!!! Did you make it yourself or did you purchase it? Also, is your brew kettle/pot an old keg? If so what size is it? I'm looking for one myself to convert so I can do a full boils.
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