Starsan Question

[RamsRebottle]

Hello everybody! I was just wondering if you could reuse a 5 gallon and 1 FL OZ mix of Starsan for bottling? In other words, how many bottles could I sanitize with that same mix, 100? 200? Thanks!

 

[cyberbrew]

Absolutely, I tend to use a 5 gal batch of starsan for months on end.

 

[RamsRebottle]

Absolutely, I tend to use a 5 gal batch of starsan for months on end.

And you have not noticed any difference in the quality of the beer at all?

 

[CA_Mouse]

And you have not noticed any difference in the quality of the beer at all?

I, personally, wouldn't suggest using StarSan in any beer. Sanitizing everything is preferred. :fro:

Really though, I've used my StarSan mix for 3 months without any issues. Sanitized bottles for competitions and glasses for drinking and the growler filling equipment. :rockin:

 

[cyberbrew]

And you have not noticed any difference in the quality of the beer at all?

No, my beer hasn't suffered from sanitizing with old starsan. Here's the datasheet if you're interested - http://www.fivestarchemicals.com/wp-content/uploads/StarSanTech-HB2.pdf

 

[zombieflo]

Star San is effective as long as the pH is 3 or lower. I reuse the same batch without issue but do test it when it starts to get cloudy.