Mugsfull
Well-Known Member
After 2 years and 34 great 5 gallon batches, I've fallen in a rut. I've had 4 beers with this same infection.
I've always used star san and been very careful to soak and sanitize equip and surfaces.
My process has always been the same: Boil and primary in bucket for 2 weeks, then transfer to a glass carboy secondary for whatever period.
The infection always appears 4-5 days after transfer to secondary. A small foam ring forms, then a spiderweb and bubbles form.
As I write this I'm soaking all my equip in a bleach solution of 2 Tblsp per gallon. I've disassembled bottleing wand, auto siphon and hoses.
I'm hoping this kicks it. Any comments are appreciated.
BTW, I did bottle my last batch like this and I'm drinking it with no ill-effect(I think).
I've always used star san and been very careful to soak and sanitize equip and surfaces.
My process has always been the same: Boil and primary in bucket for 2 weeks, then transfer to a glass carboy secondary for whatever period.
The infection always appears 4-5 days after transfer to secondary. A small foam ring forms, then a spiderweb and bubbles form.
As I write this I'm soaking all my equip in a bleach solution of 2 Tblsp per gallon. I've disassembled bottleing wand, auto siphon and hoses.
I'm hoping this kicks it. Any comments are appreciated.
BTW, I did bottle my last batch like this and I'm drinking it with no ill-effect(I think).