C2H5OH
Well-Known Member
MOD EDIT: Split from another thread.
One of the worst pathogens you could ever have in your brew is Escherichia Coli.(Ecoli) Found in ALL human feces. This is an anaerobic bacteria, and if found in your brew this is not only dangerous IT CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS ILLNESS AND/OR DEATH. Because we brew in an anaerobic environment(lack of O2) this pathogen will feel right at home in our fermenters.
The take home message from this is, make sure you wash your hands well after using the bathroom.(Even if all you did was touch the doorknob and sink handles to wash your hands.)
...AND NEVER STORE USE/STORE ANY OF YOUR CARBOYS/EQUIPMENT IN AN UNSANITARY ENVIRONMENT.
One of the worst pathogens you could ever have in your brew is Escherichia Coli.(Ecoli) Found in ALL human feces. This is an anaerobic bacteria, and if found in your brew this is not only dangerous IT CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS ILLNESS AND/OR DEATH. Because we brew in an anaerobic environment(lack of O2) this pathogen will feel right at home in our fermenters.
The take home message from this is, make sure you wash your hands well after using the bathroom.(Even if all you did was touch the doorknob and sink handles to wash your hands.)
...AND NEVER STORE USE/STORE ANY OF YOUR CARBOYS/EQUIPMENT IN AN UNSANITARY ENVIRONMENT.