I am new to the forum, but have been brewing for 5 years now. I have searched this forum and others for similar questions but haven't found any, so if its out there be gentle. Here goes...
I am attempting to brew an Orval clone. The recipe calls for a White Labs WLP650 (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis) yeast for secondary fermentation. I know that the lambic bacteria's and "wild" yeasts can cross-contaminate equipment which can be bad news for brewing regular beer.
So my question to you all is will this Brettanomyces Bruxellensis used in secondary fermentation ruin my equipment for other brews? Will I need to replace everything that the Brett touches (carboy, keg, siphon and hoses), the soft stuff (siphon & hoses), or nothing at all. Has anyone tried brewing a "regular" beer in the same equipment after using the Brett?
Thanks for the help!
I am attempting to brew an Orval clone. The recipe calls for a White Labs WLP650 (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis) yeast for secondary fermentation. I know that the lambic bacteria's and "wild" yeasts can cross-contaminate equipment which can be bad news for brewing regular beer.
So my question to you all is will this Brettanomyces Bruxellensis used in secondary fermentation ruin my equipment for other brews? Will I need to replace everything that the Brett touches (carboy, keg, siphon and hoses), the soft stuff (siphon & hoses), or nothing at all. Has anyone tried brewing a "regular" beer in the same equipment after using the Brett?
Thanks for the help!