Today I went to my LHBS and picked up some things that did not come with my Midwest Supplies Starter Kit that I got for Christmas. I am preparing for my first brew day hopefully next weekend (still have to decide on a pot and burner to order). I have a few questions to hopefully ensure the best batch possible, I might be overly concerned about the cleaning and sanitation, but I have read and read about how important it actually is.
1. I picked up PBW and was wondering if there is anything I shouldn't use it on in a typical home brewery set up, and what is the best way to use this with some of the smaller items (let it soak im guessing?) and for larger items like a carboy, if i should fill it up or just put a gallon or so in there and swish it around/use a carboy brush.
2. With star-san, how long should i soak stuff in star-san, and i have the same carboy type question. Fill it up, or put some in there and swish it around.
3. I picked up a Brewers Best Belgian Tripel Extract Kit for my first beer, seems like it will be a great first brew. Is there anything in a typical extract kit i have to worry about storing somewhere special? (Dry yeast packet in fridge, or is that just yeast starters?)
Thanks!!
1. I picked up PBW and was wondering if there is anything I shouldn't use it on in a typical home brewery set up, and what is the best way to use this with some of the smaller items (let it soak im guessing?) and for larger items like a carboy, if i should fill it up or just put a gallon or so in there and swish it around/use a carboy brush.
2. With star-san, how long should i soak stuff in star-san, and i have the same carboy type question. Fill it up, or put some in there and swish it around.
3. I picked up a Brewers Best Belgian Tripel Extract Kit for my first beer, seems like it will be a great first brew. Is there anything in a typical extract kit i have to worry about storing somewhere special? (Dry yeast packet in fridge, or is that just yeast starters?)
Thanks!!