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Sanitizing: Does the same standard apply for "DIY Juice alcohol"
One reason why you can generally brew without sanitizing equipment is that you are deliberately putting a lot of yeast cells into the brew. So they start with a high population advantage and that ...
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Sanitizing: Does the same standard apply for "DIY Juice alcohol"
Sanitation can be important, more so if one runs a factory that must hit output targets and timetables. But sanitation can be over emphasized. One wonders how the ancients struggled to make wine ...
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Sanitizing: Does the same standard apply for "DIY Juice alcohol"
There is always the risk of an infection. You need to sanitize any equipment that comes in contact with the juice with starsan or another sanitizer. I would not use dish soap. I would even spray the ...
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Home made copper chiller oxidation
First this: How to Brew: Brewing Metallurgy
Apparently, there should be no problem in using a copper chiller in your fermenting beer. Make sure there is no oxidation before you use your cooler.
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What do I need to build a tap handle?
I have always preferred the Chrome Ferrules over the brass inserts. For one it is easier to install the ferrules correctly. The inserts can sometimes go in a little bit crooked which really throws ...
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Cant get rid of condensation inside keezer
Do you use picnic taps? Every time the lid is opened, warm humid air is allowed to enter, cool, and result in condensation on surfaces. If this is the case, the standard mounted shank & faucet ...
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Do I require insulation on my primary FV?
Similar to you, I am based in the UK, in the north. Specifically, near Leeds.
The proposed aluminium insulation foam might work. I don't know. Never tried it as there are no means of preventing the ...
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What's the minimum size for a jockey box?
Start with the coil and build the box around that. How would you build the box? I'd build it out of 1/4 inch plywood (sometimes called Luan or underlayment) in 2 pieces, so that one will fit inside ...
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