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Hello everyone,
I just used a hop spider for the first time on my last brew, IPA. I really think I am going to go back to just throwing the hops in where they belong, but the trub separation sure was nice...
I am using a homemade spider, with a standard hop sock from my LHBS, 12" weighted with a few marbles.
This brew had first wort, boil and flame out additions (which the flame out additions really got me thinking I am not going to bother).
My question is, is my setup working ok? Yes, the beer will talk to me, but still in fermentation and I am open to discussion.
Do I need a bigger hop sock? I am thinking a rigid sock, likely stainless, wide diameter would probably work more efficiently, allowing more movement of the hops during the boil.
Has anyone used a simple sock like this before? Results?
Thanks!
I just used a hop spider for the first time on my last brew, IPA. I really think I am going to go back to just throwing the hops in where they belong, but the trub separation sure was nice...
I am using a homemade spider, with a standard hop sock from my LHBS, 12" weighted with a few marbles.
This brew had first wort, boil and flame out additions (which the flame out additions really got me thinking I am not going to bother).
My question is, is my setup working ok? Yes, the beer will talk to me, but still in fermentation and I am open to discussion.
Do I need a bigger hop sock? I am thinking a rigid sock, likely stainless, wide diameter would probably work more efficiently, allowing more movement of the hops during the boil.
Has anyone used a simple sock like this before? Results?
Thanks!