G'day,
I'm wondering what method/proceedure others use for sanitising their equipment. I think I know the basics as far as contact with sanitisng solution = sanitised. However, I've had an infected brew recently which has made me question my technique or possibly make it stricter.
I've decided to buy some starsan since I've seen it recommended by others.
I guess the questions that come to mind include:
1) Is using a product such as starsan in a hand spray bottle and spraying all surfaces considered good practice or submerging items in a solution recommended.
2) Is a no-rinse produce (namely starsan) appropriate to use on everything from fermenters, bottles, kegs, keg lines, brewing equipment. Is it better to use a steriliser plus rinse for fermenters?
3) Is it important to ensure there is no sanitizing solution left in the bottles or fementer before using them. Do they need to be air dried for a bit or can you tip the solution out and immediately start filling with beer.
4) How do you ensure your hands are clean/sanitised? Every time you pickup the fementer or it's lid, your grabbing the outside / non sanitized surface therefore potentially making your hands non-sanitized. Should you spray your hands with starsan everytime your going to pickup the stiring spoon or other item that makes contact with the inside of the fermentor or wort.
Cheers
I'm wondering what method/proceedure others use for sanitising their equipment. I think I know the basics as far as contact with sanitisng solution = sanitised. However, I've had an infected brew recently which has made me question my technique or possibly make it stricter.
I've decided to buy some starsan since I've seen it recommended by others.
I guess the questions that come to mind include:
1) Is using a product such as starsan in a hand spray bottle and spraying all surfaces considered good practice or submerging items in a solution recommended.
2) Is a no-rinse produce (namely starsan) appropriate to use on everything from fermenters, bottles, kegs, keg lines, brewing equipment. Is it better to use a steriliser plus rinse for fermenters?
3) Is it important to ensure there is no sanitizing solution left in the bottles or fementer before using them. Do they need to be air dried for a bit or can you tip the solution out and immediately start filling with beer.
4) How do you ensure your hands are clean/sanitised? Every time you pickup the fementer or it's lid, your grabbing the outside / non sanitized surface therefore potentially making your hands non-sanitized. Should you spray your hands with starsan everytime your going to pickup the stiring spoon or other item that makes contact with the inside of the fermentor or wort.
Cheers