Which sanitizer should you use for HOMEBREW

The 2 main sanitizers used in hombrewing are Star San and BTF Iodophor. What's the difference between the two and is one better than the other? I go through the different properties of each option and help you decide which one you'll want to keep on hand for your brew equipment.
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  • @emf5338
    @emf53384 жыл бұрын

    Iodophor works really well on stainless equipment. I spray my unitank down with BTF before starting my brew day, and then spray Star San right before transfer, as you mentioned. That method works well for me. Good vid

  • @joshuagarciamedia

    @joshuagarciamedia

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @DrPhilDeardorff
    @DrPhilDeardorff2 жыл бұрын

    I use my iodine solution in my utility tub which allows me to sanitize my equipment and the stain is in the same tub that I clean my paint brushes and other larger items…what little stain appears on my food grade buckets is not a problem. Thanks for the video! Great job!

  • @joshuagarciamedia

    @joshuagarciamedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! My tub may have a little orange from the Iodine as well. Hope my landlord doesn't notice 😂

  • @eddyviera5737
    @eddyviera57372 жыл бұрын

    Ive reused star san in distilled water , also i use 1 gallon of star san to 6 mls and shake my carboy up

  • @jasonisoldi1584
    @jasonisoldi15843 жыл бұрын

    You are always supposed to add acid to water not the other way around... Not that that’s the reason Star-San foams but it does solve the foaming issue if you add it after the water and mix it generally...

  • @brianlourenco5138
    @brianlourenco51383 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever tried Sani Brew / Diversol? It is a pink powder (Chlorinated). It is what they had at my local home brew shop and requires to rinse the bottle with warm water to remove chlorine smell.

  • @joshuagarciamedia

    @joshuagarciamedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    I haven't heard of it. I'll have to look it up and see if it's available at my LHBS. Thanks!

  • @sanjaydivekar
    @sanjaydivekar3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Will the Iodophor harm my secondary fermentation (yeast) after bottling the beer, please reply. Thanks

  • @joshuagarciamedia

    @joshuagarciamedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, just drain and you'll be good for secondary or bottle. I soak my bottles then drain and the yeast still creates carbonation.

  • @sanjaydivekar

    @sanjaydivekar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Garcia Thanks for the quick response 👍🏼 BTW, I’m your 4th subscriber 😊