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01-29-2008, 01:56 PM
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Rubbing Alcohol question
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Does anyone use rubbing alcohol to sanitize brewing equipment? Is it possible to get off flavors if rubbing alcohol comes in contact with wort?
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01-29-2008, 01:59 PM
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Don't use it. Rubbing alcohol contains lots of real nasty stuff you don't want to be consuming (i.e. Benzene). Use cheap vodka.
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01-29-2008, 02:01 PM
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sure... just make sure it all evaporates. IDK... I personally would just use one step. Safer and a no brainer.
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01-29-2008, 02:22 PM
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If you are looking for a cheap sanitizer consider using unscented chlorine bleach or Betadine or an equivalent to Betadine (Iodine).
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01-29-2008, 05:34 PM
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Forget the contaminants like benzene, rubbing alcohol in itself is a poison.
"Isopropyl alcohol is oxidized by the liver into acetone. Symptoms of isopropyl alcohol poisoning include flushing, headache, dizziness, CNS depression, nausea, vomiting, anesthesia, and coma. Use in well-ventilated areas and use protective gloves while using. Poisoning can occur from ingestion, inhalation, or absorption."- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol |
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01-29-2008, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by abracadabra
If you are looking for a cheap sanitizer consider using unscented chlorine bleach or Betadine or an equivalent to Betadine (Iodine).
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Actually, when mixed as directed StarSan is about the same price as bleach. |
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01-29-2008, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pldoolittle
Actually, when mixed as directed StarSan is about the same price as bleach.
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and doesn't have to be rinsed. and is safe/non-toxic. and residue won't add off flavors to your beer. and the foam snake is funny after a few pints.
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01-30-2008, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by malkore
and doesn't have to be rinsed. and is safe/non-toxic. and residue won't add off flavors to your beer. and the foam snake is funny after a few pints.
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Pardon my ignorance... but what is a "foam snake?"
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01-30-2008, 12:41 PM
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01-30-2008, 12:46 PM
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everclear - cheap and when you use it on those carboy bungs they won't pop out
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