Travis K. Jansen
Well-Known Member
Hey folks! I have brewed two batches in my life, both about 10 years ago. One of them my friends aptly named "Turd's Bitter Ale," and another was more successful. I've since reprocured some equipment to start this hobby up again, armed with a lot more knowledge and know-how, and the prevalence of YouTube!
My first question for you folks is this: My carboy has a ring of what is hardened crauesen/wort where the 5-gallon line is, obviously from the past owner's brews. I will sanitize, and I have scrubbed it with a brush, but there are bits that remain. Picture below!
How important is it to get all that hardened stuff off? Will sanitizing with one-step be enough? I'm super conscious in regards to cleanliness so I don't brew another batch of "Turd's Bitter Ale." Thanks! I'm hoping to become a regular around these parts as I get back into the hobby.
My first question for you folks is this: My carboy has a ring of what is hardened crauesen/wort where the 5-gallon line is, obviously from the past owner's brews. I will sanitize, and I have scrubbed it with a brush, but there are bits that remain. Picture below!
How important is it to get all that hardened stuff off? Will sanitizing with one-step be enough? I'm super conscious in regards to cleanliness so I don't brew another batch of "Turd's Bitter Ale." Thanks! I'm hoping to become a regular around these parts as I get back into the hobby.