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How much starsan for 1 gallon?

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by TacomaHomeBrew, Jan 26, 2012.

 

  1. #1
    TacomaHomeBrew

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    How much starsan should I use for 1 gallon, in teaspoons?
     
  2. #2
    Cambone

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    I'm pretty sure it is 5mL
     
  3. #3
    TacomaHomeBrew

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    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    Is that a little over a teaspoon?
     
  4. #4
    MalFet

    /bɪər nɜrd/  

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    Laziest. Post. Ever. :D

    1oz per 5gal
    = .2oz per 1gal
    and 6 tsp = 1 oz
    thus (6 tsp/oz * .2oz) = 1.2 tsp per gallon
     
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  5. #5
    wyzazz

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    6ml, pick up one of those little medicine syringes from the pharmacy.
     
  6. #6
    Snicks

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
  7. #7
    iaefebs

    Banned

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    Is that one of those rounded tsp or one with a flat bottom?
     
  8. #8
    wyzazz

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    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    Please tell me you're kidding. :drunk:
     
  9. #9
    BBL_Brewer

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    It calls for 1 oz into 5 gallons so I just mix up 1/4 of that at a time for ease of measurement. So I make up 1.25 gallons with 1/4 oz star san. I bought a small bottle of it when I first got started and now I get the big bottles (cheaper) and refill the small one since it has markings for smaller measurement than the big bottles do.
     
  10. #10
    B4brew

    Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    One capful equals 1.5 tsp. For simplicity, 1capful per gallon of water.
     
  11. #11
    Grinder12000

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    The real question is. Why do you need one gallon of starsan in the first place.
     
  12. #12
    BrewKnurd

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    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    Why not? I typically mix up 1 gallon at a time.
     
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    BBL_Brewer

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    If I'm just making starters or sanitizing a beer line or something, I'll mix a lot less than that.
     
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    iaefebs

    Banned

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    After your answer... 6ml per gallon, I didn't know what else to add. I was trying to anticipate future questions. BTW in case it comes up I use 1.5ml per quart in a spray bottle. You will probably have to remove the needle because the juice is thick. :mug:
     
  15. #15
    maffewl

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    I just made up a quart for a starter today... 1.5 ml for a quart.
     
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