Fermentation bucket with lingering beer smell

[jmart84]

My fermentation bucket has a lingering beer smell despite being washed since last brew. Is this something that can affect the flavor/aroma of my next batch?

 

[antony]

All of my buckets smell like beer. I think as long as you're careful to not scratch the plastic when cleaning, all will be fine. Just heads up, I've gone through a few buckets that were scratched & became infected, something to watch for.

 

[Rockn_M]

After a few fermentations the plastic buckets will smell like beer. I've used the same bucket for a few years and haven't hadany issues. Just becareful when cleaning they can stratch easily. I typically let soak in Oxyclean Free and water for a few hours and all the dried crude wipes right off. If it's a sunny day I'll set the bucket and top in the sun for a few hours. That helps remove some of the beer smell.

As long as you clean them they won't impart any smell or taste from the previous batches.

 

[andrewmaixner]

As said, HDPE does gain a beer smell. If it bothers you, you can move to PET (the clear plastic) carboys instead. HDPE buckets are pretty darn handy though -- more durable, can take boiling water, carrying handle, removable lid.

 

[jmart84]

Thanks guys. I figured it was a normal finding, but wanted to
be sure. Brew Day Awaits.

 

[Toga]

A hardcore soak in oxyclean will help get rid of some of the smell too. One scoop per gallon. Fill it with hot water and let sit for a day or two.

 

[ram5ey]

Not a big deal. I've never noticed any impact on the beer.