Search results

@chiefairwrench. I just store my cubes under my bench in the brewer in the dark. While I have a cellar that is consistently cool, it's further from my brewery and I cant be arsed carrying them to and fro.

Botulism can't be completely prevented by "good sanitation". The spores can be blowing in the air and settle into you kettle while the lid is off. Not super likely, but possible. Against the vapour stream? Unlikely I should think. Possible? Perhaps. Past boil and whirlpool, particularly if it's...

@unionrdr Sure, why not. I lay no claim on creating the technique but am happy to further it's use and help get information (including inherent risks) out there.

I need to bring to your attention a company called Core Brewing Concepts. He was a retailer here in Australia until recently when he folded his business and fled back to the states where it appears he is starting up again. The man is a scam artist and took many people to the cleaners here...

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/61422-throw-out-your-cubes/?p=864986 Lengthy discussion for those with a bit of time to kill.

Your point one is valid. Sure. Point 2 I'd have to disagree with slightly. Any microorganism growth is likely to be noticed. I expel every bit of air from the cube and any formation of gad is extremely noticeable due to the transparency of the cube. My cubes are often left for months not weeks...

News? Results? I'm going to enlist a farmer down here in Australia for a breeding program, be interested to hear your results.