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Beer and Wine Making Supplies since 1995
5825 Excelsior Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-925-9854 - 888-449-2739
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Question: How important is cleaning and sanitizing for my beer, really?
   Answer: Home brewers can attribute the bulk of their failed batches to dirty equipment and botched sanitation. Clean equipment will last longer, function properly and keep off flavors from contaminating subsequent batches of beer. Maintaining a good brewing and fermenting environment means doing a good job of both cleaning and sanitizing. Proper cleaning will remove dirt and stains that can protect microorganisms and bacteria so you can better sanitize your equipment. Midwest does not recommend using detergents or dish soaps as they can leave behind scents and flavors that can be picked up by your beer or wine. We offer several products to help you sufficiently clean and sanitize your equipment. Considering the time and money you will invest in your brew, dumping the brew is a sad event when contamination can be prevented with a little effort to clean and sanitize....Click to Read full Answer


Question: Are Cleaning and Sanitizing different things?
   Answer: Yes, they are! Cleaning is the process of removing soils and oils and minerals from your equipment. You use alkali cleaners to remove soils and oils and acid cleaners to remove minerals. Generally, in home brew, you rarely need to use acids, but they are available. There are two methods of cleaning brewing equipment: Manual Cleaning and Soak Cleaning. Manual Cleaning involves scrubbing the open, easily accessible surfaces of your equipment. Soak Cleaning is used to clean bottles, hoses and other difficult or enclosed containers. Remember, you can’t sanitize anything until it is thoroughly cleaned, first!...Click to Read full Answer


Question: How often should I clean my beer lines? What cleaner should I use to clean my lines?
   Answer: If you are using your beer line regularly, it is advised to clean your beer lines every two weeks, but once every six weeks should suffice at a minimum. It may be most convenient to simply clean and sanitize your lines between each keg you hook up to your draft system....Click to Read full Answer

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Midwest Homebrewing Supplies
5825 Excelsior Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone: 1 (952) 925-9854
Toll Free: 1 (888) 449-BREW
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Fax: 1 (952) 925-9867
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