Dead Mouse

shondv · Dec 30, 2012

Folks,

I left my glass carboy uncapped in the attic for a few years. A mouse thought it made a nice mausoleum and died inside. Should I pull him out, clean and sterilize; or should I get rid of the carboy?

Thanks

cluckk · Dec 30, 2012

I don't see any reason not to clean real good and sanitize--other than possible gross factor.

HBngNOK · Dec 30, 2012

Clean and carry on. Glass doesn't have a real high absorption rate.

Cbaddad · Dec 30, 2012

Clean it out and you will be fine. I'd have no problem using it.

dcarter · Dec 30, 2012

Did you already throw the mouse out? That may just add a distinct flavor to your brew.
:mug:

shondv · Dec 30, 2012

dcarter said:
Did you already throw the mouse out? That may just add a distinct flavor to your brew.

Dead Mouse Ale, right? Could be a hit.

dadshomebrewing · Dec 30, 2012

i'm sure he didn't drink much

funkadelicturkey · Dec 30, 2012

+1 to leaving mouse in and adding beer....Not

Carboys should come with a mouse hazard label.

I've seen a surprising number of dead mouse in carboy threads. When in storage I always leave mine with a cap or something over the top.

markm2151 · Dec 30, 2012

Worse things than mice making into the fermenters of big winemaking companies (anything under $10 a bottle). Extra clean and sanitize, you'll be fine, no use wasting the glass.

SixStringBeer · Dec 30, 2012

shondv said:
Dead Mouse Ale, right? Could be a hit.

Someone should get Sam Calagione on the line ASAP.

markm2151 · Dec 30, 2012

SixStringBeer said:
Someone should get Sam Calagione on the line ASAP.

He will only be allowed to brew it if this is playing in the brewery:

whitehause · Dec 30, 2012

soak that baby with oxy for about 3 days then scrub the hell out of it. It'll be fine(don't ask how I know)

SixStringBeer · Dec 30, 2012

Deadmau5 and Dogfish Head collaboration time? Dogfish Head's Deadmau5 Dead Mouse Ale?

I like where this is going.

markm2151 · Dec 30, 2012

I hear it's sold out already.

cluckk · Dec 30, 2012

dcarter said:
Did you already throw the mouse out? That may just add a distinct flavor to your brew.

Mickey's Mild Ale!

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