Watching you trying to clean out that bottle reminds me of the reason why personally hate using Carboys.
I prefer screw on lid brew barrels because if I have to I can get my whole arm in there with my brush and clean them easily plus its easier to draw samples for Hydrometer readings but each to their own.
BTW I'm just getting into mashing and you're videos have helped me heaps.
Oxyclean in hot, hot water will practically dissolve that crud. A better sanitizer would be Starsan or Iodophor. Both are no rinse removing any chance of re-introducing bacteria caused by rinsing.
Aerate -I think its pronounced "air-Rate" rather than Air-e-ate. Could be a regional thing.
Anyway, the reason for NOT splashing that foam on the side of the boil kettle is b/c it may contain DMS...BUT - what does it really matter? If you like your beer?! You know?!
You say to Hop precisely and then you wing it in without weighing or measuring. I do not agree that you need to be precise. You are contridicting yourself.
@jsysgrj - Beginners should probably measure until they get a feel for how much an ounce or 1/2 ounce of hops looks like in their various forms. Once you're used to it, you can wing it and still be very accurate.
To clean out your fermenters and remove previous residues try a hand full of sand and a small quantity of water, just enough to create a slurry and shake the fermenter. I have tried the same with wine jars and it works well.Good luck
I like the setup and especially your exact measurements of the the bittering hops!
TheSmokin234 1 year ago
how did you not catch his sarcasm? Great information, about to start brewing myself.... Really enjoyed your video.
firenore1 1 year ago
Watching you trying to clean out that bottle reminds me of the reason why personally hate using Carboys.
I prefer screw on lid brew barrels because if I have to I can get my whole arm in there with my brush and clean them easily plus its easier to draw samples for Hydrometer readings but each to their own.
BTW I'm just getting into mashing and you're videos have helped me heaps.
Thanks :)
TheDemonJester 2 years ago
u can use metasulphite for a quick cleaning
TAT2OS 2 years ago
Oxyclean in hot, hot water will practically dissolve that crud. A better sanitizer would be Starsan or Iodophor. Both are no rinse removing any chance of re-introducing bacteria caused by rinsing.
Homebrew58 2 years ago
Aerate -I think its pronounced "air-Rate" rather than Air-e-ate. Could be a regional thing.
Anyway, the reason for NOT splashing that foam on the side of the boil kettle is b/c it may contain DMS...BUT - what does it really matter? If you like your beer?! You know?!
Thankx for sharing keep brewing!
MindfulMalcolm 3 years ago
Why dont you use one step cleaner to clean the Carboy? I have found Bleach to be damaging
cybercus7 3 years ago
i use sand also. but kosher salt works very well too I have found
arneba28 4 years ago
You say to Hop precisely and then you wing it in without weighing or measuring. I do not agree that you need to be precise. You are contridicting yourself.
jsysgrj 4 years ago
It's called irony, humor, etc. I agree with you.
JohnRockwell 4 years ago
so youre making east indian pale ale aye nice
raurumaddox 3 years ago
@jsysgrj - Beginners should probably measure until they get a feel for how much an ounce or 1/2 ounce of hops looks like in their various forms. Once you're used to it, you can wing it and still be very accurate.
hevydevy024 1 year ago
So informative! Thank you so much.
WIGNSWORD 4 years ago
To clean out your fermenters and remove previous residues try a hand full of sand and a small quantity of water, just enough to create a slurry and shake the fermenter. I have tried the same with wine jars and it works well.Good luck
Neseri2de 4 years ago 2