[Steve Ruch]

How many ozs of hops should I add to a three gallon batch?

[joe_meadmaker]

This was for a mead rather than a cider, but a couple batches I did once were done with 1/2 oz per gallon and came out very nice.  I did two 1 gallon batches.  One was dry hopped with Fuggle and the other with Cascade.  They were both very good, but I liked the Fuggle better.  I had the hops in for 5 days and then racked.

Do you know what hops you're planning to use?

[Steve Ruch]

This was for a mead rather than a cider, but a couple batches I did once were done with 1/2 oz per gallon and came out very nice.  I did two 1 gallon batches.  One was dry hopped with Fuggle and the other with Cascade.  They were both very good, but I liked the Fuggle better.  I had the hops in for 5 days and then racked.

Do you know what hops you're planning to use?

Azecca, for the tropical fruit aspect.

[erockrph]

I'd go on the low side for dry hopping rate. 1oz in a 5 gallon batch will be flavorful enough while minimizing grassiness. I experimented with dry hopping cider in the past and although I enjoyed it, there was a definite vegetal/grassy flavor even at low hopping rates. This might be a good use for Cryo Hops.

[Steve Ruch]

I went with 1.35 ozs of azacca four days before bottling. 👍👍