Dry hopping quick and cold.

[Bulin's Milker Bucket Brews]

Just read this article by Scott Janish on the beffits of dry hopping for shorter durations at colder temps.

http://scottjanish.com/a-case-for-s... hops were,astringent and bitter tasting beer.

Makes a lot of sense to me, going to try it in a week or so, when my "Putin Hyulo" hits fg. I'll cold crash and then hold the beer at 34oF, dry hop with 2oz of Crystal for 24 hours, rack, prime and bottle. Changed it up just a bit, instead of pitching it with US-05, I used WLP800 Pilsen Lager yeast. The idea is to get somewhere more in the neighborhood of a dry hopped Helles(not a Belgian fan).

If I'm understanding the article, should end up with less astringency and better head retention, pretty interested to see how it works.

 

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

I tried it once. Maybe not enough to really opine. I didn't taste a difference. Lots of variables. Not enough hops, recipe, length of time on the beer.

 

[Sunfire96]

BYO has a good article on making IPLs that talks about dry hopping at cooler temps. Doesn't take as many hops in a lager to make a difference vs a big caramelly ale apparently

 

[J A]

I did a cold dry hop with a Kolsch with Crystal and it was awesome and lemony! I'd definitely try it again!

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

I cold keg hop all the time, its fine

 

[Mark Farrall]

I've done 3-4 batches this way. Not sure I noticed a big improvement, but it fits in with my process well and it certainly doesn't make the beer taste any worse. I do think the aroma is much better with the late colder dry hop.