Dry hop with fresh hops

[JJSG Beer]

Have you dry hopped with fresh hops? I am concerned about contaminating the beer with whatever might get into the beer along with the hops.

 

[Craigerrr]

I believe hops do have some degree of preserving properties. In fact the IPA style was born from the British making their beer with a higher alcohol co tent, and with more hops to have it keep longer on the expeditions to, wait for it... India!

 

[Craigerrr]

But no, I have never used any hops that were not pelletized. I don't think that there should any concerns with contamination from loose hops.

 

[Donoroto]

I have, once, and did not encounter any issues with contamination. I did not take any special actions.

 

[GFHomebrew]

Yeah antimicrobial is the word on the street don't stress make beer it's good for you and me

 

[Minbari]

I "dry hop" with cacoa nibs, juniper berries, fruit, etc. Never have had an infection, never have even tried to sanitize it

 

[JJSG Beer]

Thanks everyone. You've confirmed by own thoughts. Fresh hops into the beer today!

 

[Craigerrr]

Let us know how it turns out

 

[Yooper]

I've done it quite often, actually, fresh off the bines.

I wouldn't recommend leaving them too long, as wet hopping seems to also impart some vegetal grassy flavors if left more than 3-5 days or so.