Fermenter odor

bn163 · Mar 23, 2010

Just noticed that my bucket fermenter has pretty strong odor. Curious if residual odors from a previous batch will affect the flavor of my next batch, especially if I am brewing a different style of beer. Also, how many batches do you run through a bucket fermenter before buying a new one? Keep using it as long as no major scratches, etc?

homebrewer_99 · Mar 23, 2010

I've had some of my buckets since 1994...just make sure you clean them out and give them an overnight soaking with some Oxiclean to keep the odors down.

wyzazz · Mar 24, 2010

It'll be fine, most of my plastic fermenters smell like hops now!

bradneal · Mar 24, 2010

I have been brewing AND making wine in the same fermenters for quite some time with no noticeable traces from one to the next. As HB Bill says, clean it good, soak it over night, and make some more beer!

Brocster · Mar 24, 2010

bradneal said:
I have been brewing AND making wine in the same fermenters for quite some time with no noticeable traces from one to the next. As HB Bill says, clean it good, soak it over night, and make some more beer!

+1! Just keep clean and sterile.

Arkador · Mar 24, 2010

I have 2 plastic bucket fermenters, both have a slight hop aroma, and are stained brown form Idophore use. I trust them completely as they have been properly cleaned and sanitized after each use. One is almost 10 years old, the other is 6 years old, abd both have done 20+ batches each.

I will only replace them if they have scratches or cracks in them.

TipsyDragon · Mar 24, 2010

homebrewer_99 said:
I've had some of my buckets since 1994

you should have them bronzed.

homebrewer_99 · Mar 24, 2010

TipsyDragon said:
you should have them bronzed.

Why would I do that? I don't intend on ruining the next batch...

Actually, I have 8 primary buckets, I use one for Starsan...

I currently have 8 batches kegged (2 on tap, 4 in the keezer and 2 aging), 6 batches in carboys and 4 in primary buckets.

IceFisherChris · Mar 24, 2010

Try putting some baking soda in your bucket

IceFisherChris · Mar 24, 2010

But quite honestly, the smell doesn't affect anything except your nose.

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