rico567

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Both work; when I started brewing, nearly two years ago, I began by using acidified bleach. When its shortcomings became apparent, I compared Star San and Iodophor, and there was no contest. I went with Star San, and no regrets, dozens of batches later.

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MajorTom

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I have been keeping a 1 quart spray bottle of starsan that I make with Distilled water. It is so convenient to keep on hand and very handy to just be able to spray anything with it. I can't really vouch as to whether one is more effective than the other though.

Hegh

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I saved a batch of Star-San made with distilled water, and each time I use it, I dribble a few more drops of concentrate into the solution to keep it acidic. Not sure if my chemistry is correct, but it seems logical to me...

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Primary: AHS Oktoberfest, Orfy's English Mild
On Tap: EdWort's Apfelwein, NB's Oatmeal Stout, NB's Spiced Winter Ale, Fuller's London Porter Clone, Yooper's Fizzy Yellow Beer, KingBrianI's Caramel Amber

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kaiser423

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I have both and have gone back and forth.

Now, star san 100% for when I'm bottling.

Star san for most other tasks.

Iodophor when I want to bulk clean something. Mix up a big five gallon batch, and soak all my equipment, run tons of other stuff through, etc.

Hegh

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I use iodophor once in a while, but every time I do, I wish I had gone with Star-San because it won't stain everything yellow. Once I run out of iodophor, I don't plan on buying any more.

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Triple Cat Brewery

Primary: AHS Oktoberfest, Orfy's English Mild
On Tap: EdWort's Apfelwein, NB's Oatmeal Stout, NB's Spiced Winter Ale, Fuller's London Porter Clone, Yooper's Fizzy Yellow Beer, KingBrianI's Caramel Amber

"Bravery is not a function of fire power." ~J.C. Denton

Boondoggie

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If you' re staining stuff yellow with iodofor, you're using WAY too much.

Hegh

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25 ppm, 1oz per 5gal. Pretty sure that's the normal concentration. Mostly just stains the vinyl tubing, but it's still annoying.

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Triple Cat Brewery

Primary: AHS Oktoberfest, Orfy's English Mild
On Tap: EdWort's Apfelwein, NB's Oatmeal Stout, NB's Spiced Winter Ale, Fuller's London Porter Clone, Yooper's Fizzy Yellow Beer, KingBrianI's Caramel Amber

"Bravery is not a function of fire power." ~J.C. Denton

bradjoiner

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i use starsan for almost everything but bottling because it foams to much so for bottleing its iodofer

Selfsufficient

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I have been using idophor with good results, no infections. I have read that some people prefer starsan so I ponied up the 17 dollars just to try it. Give me some time and this new brewer will give an unbiased opinion on both. And, I have never stained a bucket or tubing using a syringe to measure my idophor. Fingers, yes....plastic no. In addition, I love the smell, it reminds me of being in the hospital where everything has to be clean. I do like the idea of starsan being able to be stored for future brews. We will see and I will post my experiences.

MBasile

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Does anyone have any input on the Five Star IO Star Iodine Sanitizer? It's an iodine sanitizer made by the StarSan people (my local brew shop doesn't carry Iodophor).