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Thank you all for the in depth discussion on Clean Vs Sanitized. Being new to all this, I had no idea it was such a hot topic. I have gained a lot of great info here from you guys. I've always ben the guy to ask "why" when people say "thats the way its always ben done". Given that I have never...

We live in a society were hand sanitizer is at the grocery store entrance. All the micro organisms have become the enemy! Some of the replies to this thread have shown me how in-tallerant some people can be when asked a question that challenges current beliefs. Non the less, I have learned that...

I came here looking for honest answers to an honest question. I am new to home brewing and have an interest in not having to buy one more unnecessary product because "they" say I should. If some of you guys can't deal with that then please don't suggest that I am off my rocker, believe in chem...

Wow! Ok... I guess in the beginning of beer making they used Starsan to sanitize the barrel? I guess our industrial food production industry has infected home brew with fear tactics as spread by all you good folks. So, I have ask, how many of you have brewed a batch without sanitizing?

I've ben talking with my wife about clean vs sanitized. We both don't like to use sanitizers for anything. Just another chemical additive that isn't good for you. She recommended that I read Wild Fermentation By Sanor Katz. He is in the clean camp. She does quite a lot of fermenting, cheese...

Great thread! I'm looking at doing this Dandy conversion. Is there any reason not to mount the c02 tank outside? I have a 20# from an old welder I no longer use.

Thanks lstewartff! Good call on the bolts! I rarely use the screws and bolts supplied as they usually seem inferior.

Well, What do you that have been using these fast fermentors think about them? Are they worth it? I'm a first time brewer looking at options for my set up. I'd like to go right into kegs as apposed to bottles as my entry into brewing. I'm thinking labor savings and a little expense savings. It...

What do you guys think about the fast ferment conical fermentor? Is Oxidation an issue with these? Is the plastic safe, meaning no plasticizers leached into the ferment... I like how small they are and being wall or stand mounted. Not to mention no transfer need for secondary fermenting.

Wow! You guys are a great help! I can't thank you enough!!!! Lots of great advice! Need some time to ponder the suggestions and read up on the conical fermentors.... I live on a farm so heat and space are non issues. I'm also a Blacksmith so making high heat burners would be fun! If home...

Thanks for the reply Foosier! I was concerned that the barely wine wouldn't be a good first choice... Here is a list of what is included in the kit I'm leaning towards- 6 Gallon Plastic PET Carboy Medium Universal Carboy Bung for Plastic PET – Drilled Airlock 3 Piece Type 8&#8221...

Hi everyone! What a great site!!! I'm new to home brewing and have a few questions. Imagine that! I've been looking at home brew equipment kits and I am interested in the Midwest Home brew kit that has been reviewed on this site and the Northwest kit. Both are about $200.00 when one factors in...