kbrady487
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Hey guys,
So I ferment in a keg, in a mini-fridge so I can temp control the fermentation. I use a gas line dipped in a bottle full of sanitizer (star san) for the blow off. Well, this time (for the second time in a year! ) I did not remove the blow off line when I cold crashed, and due to science (physics? Chemistry?) The change in temp causes the sanitizer to get sucked up into the keg. I guess a couple questions. Is the beer safe to drink with star san in it? (12 oz to 3.5 gal ratio) ( it's a golden ale, but transferred to pineapple, so hoping that masks the flavor ) And should I be fermenting with a pressure valve of sorts? Maybe this will help me remember to not be such an idiot... Oyyyy.
Appreciate the feedback?
KB
So I ferment in a keg, in a mini-fridge so I can temp control the fermentation. I use a gas line dipped in a bottle full of sanitizer (star san) for the blow off. Well, this time (for the second time in a year! ) I did not remove the blow off line when I cold crashed, and due to science (physics? Chemistry?) The change in temp causes the sanitizer to get sucked up into the keg. I guess a couple questions. Is the beer safe to drink with star san in it? (12 oz to 3.5 gal ratio) ( it's a golden ale, but transferred to pineapple, so hoping that masks the flavor ) And should I be fermenting with a pressure valve of sorts? Maybe this will help me remember to not be such an idiot... Oyyyy.
Appreciate the feedback?
KB