So my buddy gave me his old beer brewing stuff. One of the two fermenting buckets he gave me has a yellow stain and a pretty raunchy smell to it. Is this bucket even worth keeping? What can I do to get rid of the odor? I've got it sitting in a solution of water and bleach. We'll see if that helps.
Fermentation Bucket Odor
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I soak mine in oxyclean. They do have a few stains, but those don't cause any problems. Be careful of scratches- that is where the bacteria hide. If it is all beaten and scratched up, don't risk it. If it is just a little funny smelling and stained, soak it and give it a shot!
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Its a pretty common problem if you leave beer in plastic for an extended period.
Clean it thoroughly, and replace it if it is scratched or stained excessively.
Personally, I went to all glass several years ago to avoid this problem.
Cheers,
Brad
Clean it thoroughly, and replace it if it is scratched or stained excessively.
Personally, I went to all glass several years ago to avoid this problem.
Cheers,
Brad
BarleyWater
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Best solution to a smelly fermenter bucket... don't put your head in the bucket. 
this made me laugh!!!ilikestuff said:Best solution to a smelly fermenter bucket... don't put your head in the bucket.
REPLACE IT THERE CHEEP!!!!!
JJ
