SDJay Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined May 19, 2013 Messages 80 Reaction score 6 May 19, 2013 #1 Newbie brewer ( 3batches so far). Have box of new 16 ounce bottles. Do I need to clean before sanitizing, or can I just sanitize prior to bottling?
Newbie brewer ( 3batches so far). Have box of new 16 ounce bottles. Do I need to clean before sanitizing, or can I just sanitize prior to bottling?
mb82 Well-Known Member Joined Apr 15, 2012 Messages 702 Reaction score 72 Location Charlottesville May 19, 2013 #2 I'd clean them. A little piece of mind that everything is as clean as it will get.
OP OP SDJay Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined May 19, 2013 Messages 80 Reaction score 6 May 19, 2013 #3 Thanks. Oxicleaned them this am. Starsan before bottling later this week.
unionrdr Homebrewer, author & air gun collector HBT Supporter Joined Feb 19, 2011 Messages 39,136 Reaction score 3,815 Location Sheffield May 19, 2013 #4 Just make sure you rinse them well in hot water before drying & storing. The cleaner has to be rinsed no matter whether it's Oxyclean free or PBW.
Just make sure you rinse them well in hot water before drying & storing. The cleaner has to be rinsed no matter whether it's Oxyclean free or PBW.
OP OP SDJay Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined May 19, 2013 Messages 80 Reaction score 6 May 19, 2013 #5 Rinsed X 3, then bottle tree