Hopping in a Brewzilla

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

Here's the question. How do you put your hops in the brewzilla, just toss them in or some kind of bag etc.? I normally use a hop basket thingy but I believe it reduces the hop impact on your beer. I don't want to clog up the pump. Any suggestions?

 

[Minbari]

I dont use that specifically, but I just use a hop spider. never had an issue with utilization.

 

[Craigerrr]

I add directly to the brewzilla, the false bottom does a pretty good job holding back the hops

 

[Donoroto]

I use either a bag or a hop spider. The BZ doesn't do whirlpool well for me, because of where the pump inlet is. I suppose if I were to use the spigot it would be OK.

 

[GFHomebrew]

That's what I've heard about the brewzilla but if @Craigerrr is getting away with free balling it must be fine.

Only reason I bag my hops these days is pressure transfers but my process needs some attention. But I find if your poppet gets hops in it on transfer it can be a long half hour to hour transfer so I bag hops take the hit on potential flavour loss and have a smooth transfer.

 

[Mark Farrall]

I add directly to the brewzilla, the false bottom does a pretty good job holding back the hops

I'm the same.