Dry hopping proportions

[WelshPaul]

I made up a batch of IPA over the weekend that needed to be split into 2 FVs, a 30l and a 10l. Obviously, I will want to dry hop it for 7 days using using hops of around 5-6%AA but can't remember the rough proportions of grams per litre; can anyone help?

 

[pittsy]

do you know your ibu wanted ?

 

[gurtpint]

Dry hopping does not contribute to the IBU count, it just gives aroma. Most sources I've found via the internet recommend starting with 1-2 oz for a 5 gallon batch, which would be somewhere around 28-56 grams for 19 liters. You could use that to calculate how much to add to your vessels. Some folks use considerably bigger amounts but this might be a good starting point - evaluate the results and then add more or less next time round. :

 

[pittsy]

Dry hopping does not contribute to the IBU count, it just gives aroma. Most sources I've found via the internet recommend starting with 1-2 oz for a 5 gallon batch, which would be somewhere around 28-56 grams for 19 liters. You could use that to calculate how much to add to your vessels. Some folks use considerably bigger amounts but this might be a good starting point - evaluate the results and then add more or less next time round. :

oh yeah sorry been reading and responding to a few different posts think im getting mixed up with what im typing lol

 

[artiums_enteri]

This depends on a few factors, but mostly personal preference. How much aroma and what type of aroma are you shooting for? What is the OG and FG of the beer? If its a higher gravity beer more dry hops will be needed to break through the sweet malty aroma. If its a lower gravity beer, then too much dry hopping could make the beer seem unbalanced.

I usually go with 2 oz per 5 gallons. That's loose pellets. If you are using whole hops or a muslin bag you might want to up that slightly.


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[BeerEagle]

Why not try dry hopping your larger FV as the guys have recommended above and then double the ratio on the little one.

See if it makes a difference and work out which one you like better. Or take the opportunity to try a different hop etc.

 

[WelshPaul]

That's what I'm planning to do: use different hops in each FV and see how they turn out.