[majorvices]

This brings up another debate as to whether you should dry hop cold or warm. I prefer dry hopping "warm" (60-70 degrees) others prefer dry hopping cold.

[HoosierBrew]

This brings up another debate as to whether you should dry hop cold or warm. I prefer dry hopping "warm" (60-70 degrees) others prefer dry hopping cold.

+1.  I cold crash clear, then warm up to room temp, then dry hop in keg.

[denny]

This brings up another debate as to whether you should dry hop cold or warm. I prefer dry hopping "warm" (60-70 degrees) others prefer dry hopping cold.

I dry hop at room temp in the fermenters, cold in the kegs.  Doesn't seem to make much difference.

[yso191]

I asked the Research Brewer at Haas here in Yakima recently at what temperature he thought dry hopping should be done.  His response: " Cool will give less grassy notes. I prefer the cleaner flavor personally."

I asked the follow up question regarding his definition of cool, but I don't remember his response and I no longer have that email.

I still have questions though.  I have only gotten a grassy note on one beer that I have brewed, so it is not a major issue with me.  On the other side of the equation, I wonder at the optimum temperature for solubilizing hop oils into beer.  I know that there are many different 'oils' in hops that have different boiling temperatures, so I'm wondering how that applies to dry hopping.

Hmm.  A good question for Stan in "Ask the Experts."  I'm going to copy and paste this over there.

[yso191]

I see that dkfick already asked the question.

[dkfick]

Yeah I know what I do (crash/clear, remove yeast, and then dry hop at fermentation temps.)  But curious what Stan might have found out along the way ;-)

[bluesman]

would you recommend cold crashing, then dry hoping (in order to clarify the beer)? Also, what is the typical duration to leave the hops in? I have read anywhere from 3-4 days, up to a week. Thx

Yes...I like to cold crash to drop out residual yeast. I then dry hop in the keg for at least 10-14 days at cellar temp.

[denny]

Yeah I know what I do (crash/clear, remove yeast, and then dry hop at fermentation temps.)  But curious what Stan might have found out along the way ;-)

No offense to either you or Stan, but why does that matter?  Why not try it both ways and decide for yourself?  That's really all that matters.

[dkfick]

Yeah I know what I do (crash/clear, remove yeast, and then dry hop at fermentation temps.)  But curious what Stan might have found out along the way ;-)

No offense to either you or Stan, but why does that matter?  Why not try it both ways and decide for yourself?  That's really all that matters.

I have but I'm not so closed minded to just discount other's experiences.

[klickitat jim]

I think that is Denny's mission. Reminding folks that their own experience is all that matters. But you are ok too, checking others experiences. Group hug.

[dkfick]

I think that is Denny's mission. Reminding folks that their own experience is all that matters. But you are ok too, checking others experiences. Group hug.

haha yeah I didn't intend it to be so 'snappy'.  I just feel it's a bit of a cop out to post 'do it yourself and figure out which way works best' on a forum.  I mean a discussion forum is a place where things can be... discussed... Is it not?

[klickitat jim]

Yes it is.

[yso191]

That, and when I am brewing to drink the beer I want to maximize the possibility that it will be excellent.  One of the easiest ways to do this is learning from the experiences of people like Stan and Denny (et. al.).  I love to experiment, but sometimes experimentation is at odds with the goal of the next batch being the best.

[denny]

I have but I'm not so closed minded to just discount other's experiences.

Excellent!

[denny]

I think that is Denny's mission. Reminding folks that their own experience is all that matters. But you are ok too, checking others experiences. Group hug.

haha yeah I didn't intend it to be so 'snappy'.  I just feel it's a bit of a cop out to post 'do it yourself and figure out which way works best' on a forum.  I mean a discussion forum is a place where things can be... discussed... Is it not?

Absolutely, and I hope I didn't appear to be shutting down discussion.  It's always valuable to know what others are doing.  But after I find that out and try it both ways, I know what I want to do for myself.