Armstrong
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Hi All,
I am getting more and more concerned about some of the brewing practices that people are embracing ... more the point, the inexperienced brewers who in my opinion are biting off more than they can chew.
One of the growing problems seems to be with racking.
Now before anyone starts jumping up and down, i am not saying that the practice has not got merit ... what I am saying is that many new brewers are adopting this practice without mastering the understanding or sanitation type skills to make the process successful.
It is a weekly occurance that a brewer walk into the shop with a bottle:-
"Can you give me an idea what the problem is with this beer ... I have racked it 3 times ..."
The beer in question is either oxidised to buggery or infected beyong belief.
In my opinion, for the NEW brewer, the benefits of racking are outweighed by the risks. Just be mindful when suggesting techniques to also point out the downfalls and how to avoid them
Cheers
Shawn Miles
The Country Brewer
I am getting more and more concerned about some of the brewing practices that people are embracing ... more the point, the inexperienced brewers who in my opinion are biting off more than they can chew.
One of the growing problems seems to be with racking.
Now before anyone starts jumping up and down, i am not saying that the practice has not got merit ... what I am saying is that many new brewers are adopting this practice without mastering the understanding or sanitation type skills to make the process successful.
It is a weekly occurance that a brewer walk into the shop with a bottle:-
"Can you give me an idea what the problem is with this beer ... I have racked it 3 times ..."
The beer in question is either oxidised to buggery or infected beyong belief.
In my opinion, for the NEW brewer, the benefits of racking are outweighed by the risks. Just be mindful when suggesting techniques to also point out the downfalls and how to avoid them
Cheers
Shawn Miles
The Country Brewer