Nylon or muslin hop bags?

[johnmac]

If I boil my hops in a bag, rather than loose in the boiler, how much utilisation will I loose?

[thesaintv12]

I use bags now and don't make an adjustment. Not noticed any difference apart from it being not as much fun to watch.

I use muslin btw. They are good for 2 - 3 boils.

[boingy]

There is also a school of thought that reckons that the mechanical action of boiling loose hops contributes to the hot break and to the clarity of the wort. Try the bag and if you are happy with the results then be happy!

[johnmac]

Thanks chaps. I've bought a hopsock now.