I have new bottles, star San, bottle brush, and bottle dry rack. What should be the procedure for sanitizing the bottles? Any tips?
PBW is a good cleaner for new bottles. Might not need the brush since you are most likely just dealing with manufacturing oils and dust accumulation before being boxed. PBW needs to be rinsed well.
The brush will be needed for bottles you get back from friends who refuse to rinse immediately after pouring.
Starsan is a good contact and no rinse sanitizer. Starsan is only effective when it is wet. Sanitize just before filling.
The bottling wand attached to the bottling bucket with a three inch length of tubing is the most efficient method of bottling. Bottling can even be done with one hand this way. Have a tray underneath to catch any drips.
Grab yourself one of these to use on bottling day:
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