[erockrph]

For a 5 gallon batch I use 2 oz in an APA/XPA, and 3-4 oz in an IPA. I noticed a huge difference when I went from 1 to 2 ounces, but I haven't done enough 3-4oz batches to decide whether that gives significantly more hop aroma than 2 oz.

I'll use either whole cone or pellet hops, depending on what I have on hand. I haven't noticed a difference between the two, so I prefer pellets when I can since they soak up less beer.

I don't bag my hops, I just dump them in the fermenter (I prefer buckets to carboys for dry hopped beers for this reason). I line my bottling bucket with a paint strainer bag when I rack over to catch any hop bits that may make it through the autosiphon. I have "punched down" the floating hops when using a large amount of whole cones for dry-hopping, but now I just give them a couple of extra days. They seem to take a while to hydrate completely, so I just give them some extra time.

I dry hop for 10-14 days at 68F. I have yet to notice any vegetal character in my dry-hopped beers. I can't say for sure that the warmer temperature makes the difference, but this has been working for me, so I'm sticking by it.

[majorvices]

What hasn't seem to have been mentioned is that there are less vegetative matter in pallets as opposed to whole so you should get less vegetative flavors with pellets. Also, whole hops soak up a lot more beer so you will lose more with whole hops. I have never had a problem with pellets dropping out. I use conicals now almost exclusively and I dump my hops in and don't have any issues with carry over. OTOH I do BBT every beer.

[denny]

I use whichever smell better when I'm ready to dry hop.  1-3 oz. for a week or so, then usually another 1-3 oz. in the keg.

[repo]

I use whichever smell better when I'm ready to dry hop.  1-3 oz. for a week or so, then usually another 1-3 oz. in the keg.

Denny, does the sure screen work well with pellet hops in the keg??

[denny]

I use whichever smell better when I'm ready to dry hop.  1-3 oz. for a week or so, then usually another 1-3 oz. in the keg.

Denny, does the sure screen work well with pellet hops in the keg??

So far, so good!  Although I usually bag them.

[blatz]

I use conicals now almost exclusively and I dump my hops in and don't have any issues with carry over. OTOH I do BBT every beer.

without a bag?  thought that was asking for trouble...

[majorvices]

Never use a bag. Haven't in years.

OTOH I have 2" ports.

[blatz]

Never use a bag. Haven't in years.

blichmann conical, or are you talking on your pro system?

[majorvices]

Yeah, 2" ports. I forgot about that part. Still, I dry hop in carboys/buckets without a bag. But with a .5" port on a conical that could cause some problems.

[blatz]

Yeah, 2" ports. I forgot about that part. Still, I dry hop in carboys/buckets without a bag. But with a .5" port on a conical that could cause some problems.

you should be more cognizant of that distinction my good man 

[kylekohlmorgen]

Yeah, 2" ports. I forgot about that part. Still, I dry hop in carboys/buckets without a bag. But with a .5" port on a conical that could cause some problems.

+1 - The only time I use a bag is with keg hops.

[majorvices]

Yeah, 2" ports. I forgot about that part. Still, I dry hop in carboys/buckets without a bag. But with a .5" port on a conical that could cause some problems.

you should be more cognizant of that distinction my good man 

At least I have dudes like you to keep me in check!  Nice catch.