How to dry hop!

rich1985 · May 3, 2017

Hi there,

Hopefully someone can help. My friend and I are on our second batch. This time we decided to dry hop. The fermentation has occurred and ive got pellets to put in to the bucket. My worry is that they won't get past the foam. Has anyone got any advice as to what to do so that maximum flavour gets into the beer?

Thanks in advance

Richard

Godsdog · May 3, 2017

Put them in a muslin sock or cut the end off some of your old lady's tights and weigh down with marbles or some SS Spoons all sanitised of course.around the 5th day of fermentation just before activity dies off and leave for at least a week before kegging/ bottling

rich1985 · May 3, 2017

Thanks for that. Will need to go out and get some marbles! Access to plenty as a teacher but think new ones might be more sensible!

Sadfield · May 3, 2017

Wait until the krausen (foam) has dropped, and fermentation is nearly finished, then throw the hops in. After a 3-5 days put the FV somewhere cold for a couple of days. When the hops have sunk to the bottom and you are sure fermentation is over, package.

MyQul · May 3, 2017

Have a look at Terry's newbies dry hopping guide

http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=61045

terrym · May 3, 2017

rich1985 said:
Thanks for that. Will need to go out and get some marbles! Access to plenty as a teacher but think new ones might be more sensible!

Good quality stainless steel cutlery is just as good.
I used to use four soup spoons when I dry hopped with a bag.
And imo nylon is better than muslin since muslin absorbs liquid and nylon doesn't.