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Offline Dean

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sanitizing hops before dry-hopping
« on: August 24, 2011, 05:28:37 PM »
is it necessary?

primary fermentation is complete, meaning there's a significant alcohol content ...so are there any concerns? and no, I'm not having a soak in starsan and donning me marigolds  :?

Offline Dave Savoie

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Re: sanitizing hops before dry-hopping
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2011, 05:57:09 PM »
no need hops have anti bacterial properties just throw them in
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Re: sanitizing hops before dry-hopping
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2011, 06:20:09 PM »
perfect ...thanks