Cleaning & Sanitizing

How cleaning is different from sanitizing?
When cleaning, you’re removing any visible dirt, grime, or sediment.  Even after a good cleaning however, it is still possible that there is bacteria and/or...
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:46 PM
You should always be clean and sanitary but at what point does it become the most important?
At any point after the boil.
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:47 PM
Is bleach a good brewery sanitizer? Why or why not?
No. It is not food grade, and can contribute a flavor into your beer or wine.  Also you want to be careful when using bleach with stainless because bleach c...
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:48 PM
What is Star San and what is it used for? What is the dosage rate?
Star San is an acid based sanitizer that is quick, odorless, tasteless and safe for most materials except softer metals. It is safe, non-toxic, nor will it ...
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:56 PM
What is PBW and what is it used for? What is the dosage rate?
PBW stands for Powder Brewery Wash, which is a non-hazardous buffered alkaline brewery cleaner.  This is great for cleaning anything that is visually dirty....
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:57 PM
What is Alpet and why would you use it?
It is a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, water and a residual bacterial killer, QUAT.  It kills bacteria and wild yeast after a 60 second contact period.  In a...
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:54 PM
What is Saniclean and why would you use it? What is the dosage rate?
Saniclean is a low foam version of Star San.  You would use it for pumps or any application where you wanted to limit foam.  Used at the rate of 2 oz in 5 g...
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:55 PM
What is IO Star Sanitizer? What is the dosage rate?
Is an iodine based no-rinse sanitizer. 1 oz in 5 gallons.
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:57 PM