Hop Tea vs Dry Hop...

[Cactus Jack]

I found dry hopping with a puree very effective. Arguably get away with less hops for a dry hop. Found they soak and sink within a few days. :thumb: Grabbed the idea from here http://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=60340

I'm wondering if commercial brewers use different techniques too which yiled better aroma per gr hops. Would it be economically viable for them to be putting near 500gr of hops in ever 20-23L of beer they brewed?

Good point. I'm sure I've read they whirlpool hop additions, I think in the hop back. Could be they use the oils as well. But yep, has got to be more expensive, guess that's why many of the more hoppy brews are being sold in 275 to 330 size bottles.

 

[Duxuk]

I always blitz the flameout hops in a food processor, which I steep for 20 minutes. They retain far less wort and it seems to get the flavours out a treat. I haven't done this with dry hops simply because they have far longer to steep.