Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:41 pm

Hi,

After a four year hiatus, I'm dusting off my AG brewing kit! I've got a decent batch of hops to harvest this year (Pilgrim) and a big itch to fire up the bv.

I want to start with a Mild to have something ready soon - good for morale - so I've got SiHoltye's Chugging Dark Mild slated. Hello Si!

BUT, just before I gave up I had a string of infections that appeared in the bottle/corny, so I'm nervous about getting my kit clean for a decent kick off. I can't see a reason to ditch any of it, I think it just needs a thorough going over.

Any advice please on deep cleaning practise?

Cheers,

Matt

Belter · Post by **Belter** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:13 pm

I'd say buy a new fermenter. The chaplewood ones on amazon are pretty cheap.

Uncle Joshua · Post by **Uncle Joshua** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 10:34 pm

Belter wrote:I'd say buy a new fermenter. The chaplewood ones on amazon are pretty cheap.

They are cheap...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chapelwood-CPW0 ... B004478Q0G

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:14 am

Yes, good point. I need some new buckets. Although I'm hoping to employ a hardly used nice FV which is just a bit dusty. Hoping not to have to ditch that.

Belter · Post by **Belter** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:21 am

Bleach

Normski · Post by **Normski** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:01 am

Hi Matt
Welcome back
PBW to clean, then Starsan to sanitize.
Norm

BeerEagle · Post by **BeerEagle** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:32 am

Normski wrote:Hi Matt
Welcome back
PBW to clean, then Starsan to sanitize.
Norm

+1

darkonnis · Post by **darkonnis** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:41 am

Just buy a new FV. If you had a string of infections before assume the worst. For the sake of £15 just buy another, it isn't worth ruining a batch of beer which cost £15 to make (not including time) for the sake of a £15 fv.

Forget bleach, its a waste of time. The contact time is too long for what we need and it needs rinsing. PBW + Starsan or oxyclean + starsan (or other good no rinse formula) and you should be set.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:47 pm

Perfect. PBW and Starsan it is, thanks gents.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:46 pm

p.s. feels like coming home, being back in the malty, hop scented bosom of JBK!

simco999 · Post by **simco999** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:11 pm

Matt wrote:p.s. feels like coming home, being back in the malty, hop scented bosom of JBK!

Welcome back Matt!!

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:58 pm

daddies-beer-factory · Post by **daddies-beer-factory** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:51 pm

Welcome back Matt

Can I ask the knowledgeable whilst we are on the subject, can we use PBW or VWP - then go straight in with the starsan without rinsing the PBW ?
its corner cutting I know & probably not worth it ?

BeerEagle · Post by **BeerEagle** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:59 pm

You really need to rinse PBW and VWP.

Pinto · Post by **Pinto** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:03 pm

BeerEagle wrote:You really need to rinse PBW and VWP.

Hot water with a campden tab in it works perfectly for this purpose.

Jim's Beer Kit

Practical Homebrewing

HomeBrew Forum

Sponsored by BREW-SCHOOL

Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean

Re: Returning to the fold, need to nuke my kit clean