300 Micron Hop Spider Strainer – Stainless Steel Homebrew Filter

Brew Better Beer with the 300 Micron Hop Spider Strainer

Take your homebrewing to the next level with this durable stainless steel hop basket. Crafted from food-grade stainless steel with a fine 300-micron mesh, this hop spider fits neatly into your brew kettle and keeps hops, pellets, and trub out of your wort — resulting in a cleaner, clearer finished beer with every batch.

Whether you're a weekend brewer or a serious craft beer enthusiast, this hop strainer makes the brewing process easier, faster, and far less messy. Just drop it into your kettle, add your hops, and enjoy hassle-free cleanup when the boil is done.

Key Features

• 300 Micron Fine Mesh – Captures hop debris, pellets, and trub while allowing full wort flow-through for maximum hop utilization
• Food-Grade Stainless Steel – Corrosion-resistant, heat-safe, and built to last through hundreds of brew days
• Two Size Options – Small (7 × 18 cm / 2.75 × 7.08 in) or Large (29 × 7 cm / 11 × 2.7 in) to suit different kettle sizes and batch volumes
• Easy to Clean – Rinse under running water or toss in the dishwasher for quick, effortless cleanup after every brew
• Versatile Use – Works for hop additions at any stage: bittering, flavor, and aroma additions alike
• Sturdy Hook Design – Hangs securely over the rim of your brew kettle, keeping the basket stable during a rolling boil

Specifications

Perfect For

• All-grain and extract homebrewing
• IPA, pale ale, stout, and lager hop additions
• Kettle hop additions at flameout or whirlpool
• Dry hopping in the fermenter

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For more on safe homebrewing practices and food-grade material standards, visit the FDA's guidance on food contact materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size hop spider should I choose for my brew kettle?

A: For smaller 5-gallon batch kettles, the Small size (7 × 18 cm) works great. If you're brewing larger batches or using a bigger kettle, go with the Large size (29 × 7 cm) to accommodate more hops and maintain good wort flow. When in doubt, size up for better hop utilization.

Q: Can I use this hop strainer for pellet hops as well as whole leaf hops?

A: Yes! The 300-micron stainless steel mesh is fine enough to contain both pellet hops and whole leaf hops. It keeps hop debris contained in the basket so your wort stays clean and clear, reducing the amount of trub transferred to your fermenter.

Q: How do I clean the hop spider after brewing?

A: Cleaning is simple. After your boil, remove the hop basket from the kettle and discard the spent hops. Rinse the mesh under warm running water, and for a deeper clean, soak in a brewing sanitizer solution or place it in the dishwasher. The stainless steel construction means it won't rust, corrode, or retain odors over time.

Q: Is this hop basket safe for use with food and beverages?

A: Absolutely. This hop spider is made from food-grade stainless steel with no high-concern chemicals, making it fully safe for direct contact with your wort and beer throughout the brewing process.