H0PM0NSTER

It’s been a fascinating problem to think about!

Meant to add - thank you everyone who has contributed suggestions. I'll post an update once I've measured a hoop and hopefully it will...

I think you may have solved this! I'll need to measure the next 'hoop' i find to be sure, but I think they could be coming from the...

Brown and crumbly? Could it be beerstone/limescale? Maybe from the inside if the holes in the false bottom? Perhaps the metal is...

Nope, the mystery continues. Found a couple on my latest brew day last week!

You should change your forum moniker to HoopMonster

Well, I thought I should give you an update. I’m sitting in front of the log burner drinking a very nice pint of father hook. I...

So… I made a stepped up starter from my remaining 2 packets of dry yeast. 2L @ 1.036 then 2L @1.050 and got a decent amount of yeast...

1.145 OG so you're maybe aiming for 17% ABV. With very high OG, you need to oxygenate a lot, and hit it with a lot of healthy yeast...

Interesting suggestion, but they're not as robust as those look. The hoops i keep finding are incredibly thin and can be ground into...