Stainless Steel Hop Spider

The Stainless Steel Hop Spider provides cleaner, clearer wort by keeping hop material contained during the boil while still allowing full flavor and aroma extraction. Designed for 5-gallon and larger kettles, it holds pellet or whole-cone hops in a fine stainless steel mesh basket that reduces trub and prevents loose hop material from entering your fermenter. This results in easier transfers, improved clarity, and a more manageable boil.

Constructed from 304 stainless steel, the hop spider withstands high temperatures and repeated brewing use without corrosion. The fine mesh design promotes efficient wort circulation around the hops, ensuring that bitterness and hop oils are properly extracted throughout the boil. The open-top frame keeps the basket stable, making it effective for a wide range of hop-forward styles where clean separation from sediment is important.

The mesh basket measures 10 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter, providing ample capacity for multi-addition boil schedules. Dual side handles make it easy to lift the basket at flameout or remove it between additions if needed. It is compatible with most 5-gallon or larger brew kettles and can be placed directly inside the kettle without interfering with boil movement.

Homebrewers rely on stainless steel hop spiders as a practical tool for maintaining clarity and reducing post-boil debris, offering a simple and durable solution that integrates seamlessly into any brewing setup.