I've been using Iodine to sanitize since I began brewing but recently bought some StarSan thinking that it might make my routine easier. It seems to be the thing on which most home brewers agree.
I washed my bottling bucket as usual and then applied StarSan (appropriately mixed with water) from a spray bottle. I noticed a slick-looking film on the top of the beer when transfer was complete. Is that normal? Also...how long do I need to let the StarSan dry? (not how long does it need contact but how wet can the surface be before making contact with beer?) And last, is StarSan really odorless/tasteless? Seems like there was a lot in the bucket....
I washed my bottling bucket as usual and then applied StarSan (appropriately mixed with water) from a spray bottle. I noticed a slick-looking film on the top of the beer when transfer was complete. Is that normal? Also...how long do I need to let the StarSan dry? (not how long does it need contact but how wet can the surface be before making contact with beer?) And last, is StarSan really odorless/tasteless? Seems like there was a lot in the bucket....