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Thanks for the kind words MaxStout! We were happy to help you. :mug:

Hello, Is your kettle stainless? PBW is very effective at breaking down carbon. Have you tried upping the concentration and letting it soak?

Hello, Five Star recommends sanitizing immediately before use. If you sanitize with Star San, (or any other means) and then shelve the vessel or bottle, you are risking contamination. Always sanitize just prior to use.

This seems to be a hot topic on the forum, and a question that we answer on a daily basis here in the office. Star San High Foaming Acid Anionic 1. Star San is an effective sanitizer at 3.5 PH or below. The best method to ensure effectiveness is to check with PH strips prior to use. 2. If...

Hi Adam. We always recommend a 2 step process for brewing. Cleaning and sanitizing are not the same things, and you need to do both to ensure safety. Cleansers can loosen and remove organic materials BUT they do not kill. In order to kill you need to use a sanitizer. Whether that is a Five Star...

I can't speak for the other products, but PBW (Five Star's Alkali Cleanser) works really well for cleaning organic materials on aluminum. HOWEVER, aluminum is a very soft metal and PBW can scratch the surface if not completely dissolved before use. You should also lower the amount of PBW used...

Hi Stubborn Mutt. Five Star products are available at some homebrew stores in Europe. This may be a faster option for getting the product than ordering it from the US. Here is a link to the UK stores that carry it http://www.fivestarchemicals.com/wp-content/uploads/zUnited-Kingdom5.pdf We...