I've been using them again now that I switched to a plate chiller, and for dry hopping. They work great for me. When I was using them before I was getting them for 4-5 for a dollar, now they seem to be going for ~$0.80/ea. I'm often running 3 additions and dry hopping, meaning I'm spending $3.20. That might be the most expensive single cost in my entire 3 gallon brew, which seems pretty crazy.
I really like that they are "disposable". I'm hoping someone knows a good source for cheap muslin hop bags, but I guess I could go to a reusable option is there isn't a source for cheap bulk hop bags. I can't keep spending $2-$4 a batch on hop bags.
ETA: A quick google shows you can get bulk packs ~$0.40-$0.45 per bag at a few online HBS'. That's borderline for me. I think I'll have to go for a reusable option if I can't get them for more like $0.25/ea.
Edited by JKor, 29 November 2015 - 08:53 AM.