eviljafar

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I'm the person that posted suggesting dishwasher detergent. I've read the same things too and I have no reason to doubt that it's true with some brands of dishwasher detergent. The problem as I understand it is caused by the rinse aid component of the product.

I use a brand called Calgonite. It has no rinse aid, no fragrance and no colours or dyes. If you can't find this brand look for a pack that says something like "for best results make sure you buy our rinse aid" and there's probably no rinse aid in it.

I have no problems with head retention and always have a great lace.

I like it because it's dirt cheap and it does a great job. Wear gloves though, diswasher detergent is not nice for your skin.

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brewdoctor

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I have always used bleach to sanitize my brewing equipment. Star san has got my attention. Can I really fill my fermenter (6.5 gal. plastic bucket) with star san, wait a bit dump it out, and fill with wort? No rinse and no drying? It just sounds too good to be true.

devils4ever

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I started using Oxyclean for cleaning. I fill my carboy with it and after a short time, there's nothing left to brush. Awesome!

I switched from bleach to Star San on my last 2 batches. It works fine especially for bottling. No more rinsing. Just fill, let sit for a few minutes and dump out.

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elkdog

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Anyone got tricks for cleaning a better bottle? Is oxyclean my best shot? I know not to scrub it.

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Revolving Door Brewery
Primary:Simcoe ESB
Apfermenter: Apfelwein
Secondary:
In Bottles:Bourbon Oak Porter, Big Bourbon Barrel Brown, Apfelwein
Drinking: Highland Gaelic Clone, Special Bitter, Scottish 75/-, AHS Cream Ale, JZ's Robust Porter, Apfelwein

On Deck: Coffee Stout, Smoked Amber

Orfy

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Always rinse imediately after draining with warm water.
Then Oxyclean is the way to go.

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elkdog

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Sounds like a plan. Thanks!

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Revolving Door Brewery
Primary:Simcoe ESB
Apfermenter: Apfelwein
Secondary:
In Bottles:Bourbon Oak Porter, Big Bourbon Barrel Brown, Apfelwein
Drinking: Highland Gaelic Clone, Special Bitter, Scottish 75/-, AHS Cream Ale, JZ's Robust Porter, Apfelwein

On Deck: Coffee Stout, Smoked Amber

syblue

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I just got some brewing equipment from my cousin and there was star san in it this stuff is at least 7 years old does star san go bad?

SixFoFalcon

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I've gotten into the routine of using Oxyclean (or B-brite) for carboys and bottles immediately after they are emptied. A short soak, and a rinse or two with tap water, and they can go into storage. Then a quick swish of Iodophor solution (1/2 teaspoon Iodophor to just a little under 1 gallon of water) just before I use them, and in 2 minutes I'm ready to roll.

FYI, I did a little experiment with Iodophor. Once I mixed up my solution and sanitized my bottles, I started filling my bottles as normal. When I got to the last two bottles, I put a tablespoon of the Iodophor solution in each bottle, then filled with beer. Guess what? They carbonated just as well as all the others, and they actually tasted fine. I was shocked that I couldn't even detect any flavor from the Iodophor, and that it didn't hamper the yeast activity. Now I don't sweat getting the last few drops of sanitizer out of the bottles on bottling day.

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"Your Church Basement" Brewery
Primary: Foreign Extra Stout
Secondary: Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon; Apfelwein (4# of dark brown sugar)
Kegged:American IPA
On tap:American Dry Stout, Apfelwein (2# of turbinado), "Massacreation" Imperial IPA
Next: ESB, Porter, English Brown Ale, Scottish 70/-

Orfy

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Excessive Iodine is poisonous!

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SixFoFalcon

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I was still way below the threshold of getting any ill effects. Besides, beer makes everything OK.

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"Your Church Basement" Brewery
Primary: Foreign Extra Stout
Secondary: Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon; Apfelwein (4# of dark brown sugar)
Kegged:American IPA
On tap:American Dry Stout, Apfelwein (2# of turbinado), "Massacreation" Imperial IPA
Next: ESB, Porter, English Brown Ale, Scottish 70/-