What Weight Is A Hop Plug?

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dicko

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Hi guys,

I am looking at adding some Saaz aroma hops at the end of the boil and the guidelines that I am following call for 2 plugs of Saaz.
Now this might be a silly question but what weight in hop pellets would equal two plugs?

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chiller

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Hi Dicko,

If the AA% is the same the pellets are approximately 8 - 10% better utilisation than plugs. so with plugs at 14gms [x2] = 28 grams you'll need about 26 grams. However it is for Aroma so just add the same amount.

Steve.
 

dicko

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Thanks for that info Chiller.
This addition is purely for aroma so I will stick with the weight conversion and not worry too much about utilisation of the Saaz in this recipe.
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