Sanitize brew kettle

[nos33]

1. I sanitized my kettle with 1 step before the boil. Only did this the first time I brewed (read something about oxidizer sanitation is bad for aluminum)
2. I have never sanitized since, I just clean it out really well with clean water and a clean rag.
3. There is a darker oxidization layer on the inside of the pot. It showed up after the first boil


I dont think i will have any problems. I have 5 batches done using the same method I am just wondering if I am doing something wrong that could lead to off flavors or contamination.

 

[IPAAAA]

No need to sanitize your boil kettle. The boil takes care of that.

 

[BendBrewer]

You sanitize it every time you bring it up to boil. That's what heat will do for you.

 

[irunxcjm]

The oxidation layer is a good thing. You're fine.

 

[Burtonair01]

RDWHAHB!!! :rockin:

 

[nos33]

nice. i am just trying to cross all my t's and dot my i's

 

[rjwhite41]

Everything after boil needs to be sanitized. Everything before just needs to be clean.

 

[Jaysus]

I barely even clean my kettle...