scottland
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I brewed a scottish export 3 weeks ago. Last time I checked on it was 2 weeks ago, everything seemed fine, primary fermentation had already stopped (S-04 works quick). So I checked on it today, and there is mold all over the inside of my fermentation chamber(mini fridge).
It's not completely covered in mold, but there are 30-40 big mold spots all over the inside of the fridge, on the outside of my ferm. bucket, etc etc.
Now I know mold has spores, but I'm fairly confident the bucket has been sealed well, and I've used a blow off tube for this batch. So i have a pretty good feeling the beer has been safe, but my big question is how do I clean up the inside of the mini fridge.
I'm assuming everything needs a healthy bath in bleach? I'm due for a new ferm bucket anyway, so i'll clean the outside of this one with bleach, and mark it for other uses. But will it be ok to use this mini fridge again? Just give it a healthy bleach clean?
Also, I've been using this thing for 6+ months, and this is the first time i've seen mold. There's an open cup of star san for the blow off, but I can't see that being the issue. Any ideas?
It's not completely covered in mold, but there are 30-40 big mold spots all over the inside of the fridge, on the outside of my ferm. bucket, etc etc.
Now I know mold has spores, but I'm fairly confident the bucket has been sealed well, and I've used a blow off tube for this batch. So i have a pretty good feeling the beer has been safe, but my big question is how do I clean up the inside of the mini fridge.
I'm assuming everything needs a healthy bath in bleach? I'm due for a new ferm bucket anyway, so i'll clean the outside of this one with bleach, and mark it for other uses. But will it be ok to use this mini fridge again? Just give it a healthy bleach clean?
Also, I've been using this thing for 6+ months, and this is the first time i've seen mold. There's an open cup of star san for the blow off, but I can't see that being the issue. Any ideas?