Why must you use pellets? Whole cone hops are available.
When I use whole cone I use a false bottom. It creates a great filter bed. Plus, whole cone are great for dry hop.
When I use pellets I whirlpool and a side pickup. I still get a bit of hop trüb but oh well.
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The hops I like are hard to get whole. Saaz, Hallertau, Kent Goldings, etc.
But available in pellets, which I have never used before!
Always used plugs, and these made an excellent filter bed.