Beer Scale or whatever you call it

[brew703]

How does one remove? I've tried PBW, OXY, Bar Keepers Friend and those three do not remove. Would citric acid work or is there another solution?

 

[jdauria]

How does one remove? I've tried PBW, OXY, Bar Keepers Friend and those three do not remove. Would citric acid work or is there another solution?

Barkeeper's didn't remove it? Strange. Did you let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing? You could try citric acid. http://onlinebeerscores.com/blog/how-to-clean-a-brewing-kettle-with-citric-acid/

 

[brew703]

Barkeeper's didn't remove it? Strange. Did you let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing? You could try citric acid. http://onlinebeerscores.com/blog/how-to-clean-a-brewing-kettle-with-citric-acid/

No BKF didn't take it off.
I did let it soak for some time.
Maybe I'll try again. If that doesn't work might try citric acid.

 

[brew703]

After brew day I did a hot water soak with PBW at 165 for 20min. I usually use Oxy but today I used PBW.
This did the trick. All the beer scale came off.
Have a couple spots I still need to clean but it looks good.

 

[Nate R]

After brew day I did a hot water soak with PBW at 165 for 20min. I usually use Oxy but today I used PBW.
This did the trick. All the beer scale came off.
Have a couple spots I still need to clean but it looks good.

PBW brand name is my go to for anything to be cleaned.
Greasey pans, pots, you name it.
That stuff has never failed me. Sometimes you gotta up the concentration but it never fails!!

 

[Punjom]

Did you try BKF with a green scrub or paper towel? I’ve used green scrubbies with PBW for years with no issue.