Brett infection

[rustyredshed]

Some how I am not sure, my ale got contaminated from my cider. The beer actually tastes very good as a result. My question is, am I screwed from here on out with Brett in my equipment or can I still clean and sanitize it out?

 

[Calder]

Brett is just yeast. It can be cleaned sanitized the same as any fermenting vessel.

 

[eastoak]

Brett is just yeast. It can be cleaned sanitized the same as any fermenting vessel.

amen.

 

[WoodlandBrew]

Ditto. If you have a contamination problem it's probably not Brett that is at fault. Right now I'm trying to culture up some Brett and it's been harder to get going than any Sacch that I have worked with.

 

[rustyredshed]

Thanks! I just soaked everything in bleach and hot water. I hope I don't have another problem. I actually like the ale sour. Just was concerned if I brew an ipa that would be bad

 

[eastoak]

Thanks! I just soaked everything in bleach and hot water. I hope I don't have another problem. I actually like the ale sour. Just was concerned if I brew an ipa that would be bad

if you've never had an IPA with brett, you should. i had one recently at a brewery in capitola called rustic ales, they call it a farmhouse IPA and it's one of the best beers i've ever had.

 

[Calder]

Thanks! I just soaked everything in bleach and hot water. I hope I don't have another problem. I actually like the ale sour. Just was concerned if I brew an ipa that would be bad

Bleach and hot water don't go together. Use bleach with cold water. Use the hot water to rinse off the bleach.