Aluminum pot.

[lucasp]

So, I got a brew pot off craigslist. Aluminum. I cleaned it with oxyclean. Mistake now I know, everything tastes metallic. Last week I filled it up and boiled water in it for about an hour and a half, it's pretty grey now. Should it be good to go to brew in? Just got some ingredients and don't want to ruin (another) batch.
Is there a way to test it out before I brew?


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[ShineOn]

You should be good to go
I've been using aluminum forever with no ill effects

 

[fearwig]

Boil water, cool, taste. You're fine, at any rate.

 

[solbes]

Ageed you should be good to go now. Sounds like you know about the oxidation layer that is needed with Aluminum pots. No oxy, starsan, or bleach should be used. A tad dish washing soap and a thorough rinse is all you need since a brew kettle sanitizes itself during the boil.

 

[lucasp]

Thanks guys! Getting ready to brew!


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