StarSan

[redrocker652002]

I have a 1 gallon bucket of mixed up StarSan that has been sitting about a week. It is bottling day for both my Seltzer and my brothers beer. I am thinking I can just dunk the filler hose and wand in the solution and it will be fine. I have read the solution stays ok in jugs for at least a few weeks, and this has only been a week, but I look to the experts to help me out. Any input is most appreciated.

 

[pvtpublic]

Yes, it does last while.

 

[InspectorJon]

So...I keep mine for a long time and it seems to work fine. I have read that as long as the pH is low enough (I don't remember the number) it is fine. However 5 Star, the manufacturer says this:

Star San is an EPAs registered sanitizer and must be used immediately. We do not recommend using it if has been in solution longer than an hour.

I suspect their legal team put that on their website.

 

[evolutionary]

Agree. I use a covered 5-gallon bucket and use it for 3-4 weeks, depending on overall use and what it looks like. I don't check pH although Ive heard the pH is the way to check it. It does get a bit cloudy as time goes on, and I tend to use that visual cue as a marker of when to pour it out. I also throw it out after using on any of my mixed/brett fermentation stuff in order to decrease cross-contamination risk. Ive done this for the last two years without any infections using this technique.

You'll be golden after just a week. Good luck bottling!

 

[Hammy71]

If it's not cloudy....for me it's a go

 

[Ninoid]

It uses demineralized (distilled) water to dilute Starsana and can last a very long time.

 

[pvtpublic]

Here's a podcast of Charlie Talley, the inventor, discussing Star San and other chemicals.

http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/post1827/

 

[ncbrewer]

Here's a podcast of Charlie Talley, the inventor, discussing Star San and other chemicals.

http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/post1827/

Back then, Mr. Talley was on several podcasts and talked about what it can really do, as opposed to what the EPA regulations call for. He was the company president - I think he's retired now. The old podcasts have a wealth of real world, practical information. He also talked about contact time - 30 seconds is sufficient for brewing. Of course, commercial breweries must follow the EPA regulations, but home brewers don't have to.

 

[pvtpublic]

Back then, Mr. Talley was on several podcasts and talked about what it can really do, as opposed to what the EPA regulations call for. He was the company president - I think he's retired now. The old podcasts have a wealth of real world, practical information. He also talked about contact time - 30 seconds is sufficient for brewing. Of course, commercial breweries must follow the EPA regulations, but home brewers don't have to.

You're right, I think we got the real info in those episodes. I wonder if it's changed much in the past 15 years though....