Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter?

BeerAdvocate · 08-25-2011, 07:42 AM

When you put your siphon in the fermenter be sure that it doesnt touch the very bottom. Keep it about an inch from the bottom. When the level starts getting low, tilt your bucket while still keeping the siphon from the bottom.
You should look into upgrading to a glass carboy or even the plastic "Better Bottles".
I hated using buckets. I have brewed close to a 100 batches and have only got 1 infection and that was with a bucket. The smallest scratch will harbor an infection.
Sanitize, Sanitize, Sanitize!!!!

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08-25-2011, 07:42 AM	#11
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? When you put your siphon in the fermenter be sure that it doesnt touch the very bottom. Keep it about an inch from the bottom. When the level starts getting low, tilt your bucket while still keeping the siphon from the bottom. You should look into upgrading to a glass carboy or even the plastic "Better Bottles". I hated using buckets. I have brewed close to a 100 batches and have only got 1 infection and that was with a bucket. The smallest scratch will harbor an infection. Sanitize, Sanitize, Sanitize!!!! Best place for kegging Equipment is: www.kegconnection.com __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink* Last edited by BeerAdvocate; 08-25-2011 at 07:57 AM.