TimBrewz
Well-Known Member
As my backyard hop harvest is about a month off, I am planning my wet hop beer for this year. Last year (1st year growing my own) I just added the fresh hops to the kettle at flameout. I got a pretty good beer from this method, but in my quest to expand my brewing experiences, I am thinking of trying to run the hot wort through a hop-back. I have looked at lots of plans for small stainless and glass hopbacks and I may make one in the future.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone uses a mash tun as a hop-back?
I figure I can pack my 5 gallon rubbermaid mash tun with false bottom with fresh hops, gently run my hot wort (no splashing to avoid hot side aeration) then let sit for 20 or so minutes, then run through chiller into fermenter.
Comments, concerns are always appreciated.
Cheers, Tim
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone uses a mash tun as a hop-back?
I figure I can pack my 5 gallon rubbermaid mash tun with false bottom with fresh hops, gently run my hot wort (no splashing to avoid hot side aeration) then let sit for 20 or so minutes, then run through chiller into fermenter.
Comments, concerns are always appreciated.
Cheers, Tim