Hop Filters, Mash Bags And Caddy Baskets

Want to contain those hops in your brew kettle? One way is to use a hop filter. Dealing with trying to strain your wort can be a tedious task, and we have different products to help you contain and filter your hops and grains; false bottoms, bazooka screens, hop filters, steeping bags and grain baskets. We also have Stainless Steel hop filters that are for dry hopping in your 2.5 or 5-gallon kegs.

Hop bags are convenient for most homebrewers, especially if they are using small brew kettles. Hop/mash bags are cheaper than other methods of filtering hops and made from muslin cloth or nylon mesh, plus they are re-usable. The disadvantage in using hop sacks is that homebrewers may experience a decrease in hop utilization, using pellet hops instead of whole hops may improve the flavour of the beer by about 10%.

When using hop bags, make sure that you tie and secure the bag safely otherwise it can open during the boiling process and you will end up with a pile of residue all over the brew kettle. Moreover, choosing a hop bag that is made from thin material to let the character of the hop transfer to the wort is important.

If you have a big brew pot and a large grain bill you may be inclined to want to use a mash caddy basket. These baskets can easily hold anywhere from 10 - 30 lbs of grain.

Here at Ontario Beer Kegs, we have a wide variety of mash and hop bags for you to choose from. Our selection includes hop bags made from fine nylon, polyester, muslin and cotton, and different sizes depending on your needs. Browse through our selection (click on an image for more information) and find the mash and hop bags that will meet your brewing needs.