So...my second batch of beer ended up getting an infection . It tasted great coming out of the primary, but I racked it over to a better bottle to add a spice tea and let it clear (it was the thunderstruck pumpkin ale recipe posted on this board).
I waited for everything to settle out and decided it was time to bottle. Everything looked great from the outside, but the second I removed the airlock and took the stopper out, I could smell it. It was clearly sour smelling and tasted exactly the same. Not the same beer I tried just a couple weeks ago.
After a period of denial, the batch went down the drain. Unfortunately, now I am afraid to brew again due to risk of another infection from my equipment.
I decided that I'll probably just retire the bucket I used to ferment in (even though it was brand new). I also soaked the better bottle it was in with a bleach solution for about 3 days. Just a while ago, I dumped that and started a new soak with Star San.
What is the best way to kill this thing for good? Do I need to throw out all my plastic such as the auto siphon, thief, etc.?
I waited for everything to settle out and decided it was time to bottle. Everything looked great from the outside, but the second I removed the airlock and took the stopper out, I could smell it. It was clearly sour smelling and tasted exactly the same. Not the same beer I tried just a couple weeks ago.
After a period of denial, the batch went down the drain. Unfortunately, now I am afraid to brew again due to risk of another infection from my equipment.
I decided that I'll probably just retire the bucket I used to ferment in (even though it was brand new). I also soaked the better bottle it was in with a bleach solution for about 3 days. Just a while ago, I dumped that and started a new soak with Star San.
What is the best way to kill this thing for good? Do I need to throw out all my plastic such as the auto siphon, thief, etc.?