Shanus wrote:im just wondering if ppl could help me i have a keg setup just need to know the best ways to clean and sanitise it all befor i start using it all im really looking foward to using my kegs for the first time instead of having to bottle it and wait
Hey shanus,
I use PBW cleaning and Starsan for Sanitising available from
http://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/default.asp?CID=104Im quite regimented in my Cleaning, any time I empty a keg or when I first got them, I
1. Rinse out fully with HOT water.
2. Pulled them all apart(seals aswell), and put in a solution of PBW.
3. Put it all back together, place PBW into keg and run through beer tap, rinse with hot water and run hot water through tap to rinse PBW.
4. Pull apart and place posts, seals, dip tube, gas tube into sanitising solution, then lube seals with paraliq and put all back together.
5. Put Starsan mix into keg and give a good shake, run it through tap till empty.
6. Fill keg from fermenter(chilled), put on lid, purge with CO2.
It may seem a bit over the top, but ive read enough stories about infections etc etc and id rather be as safe as possible and not risk a batch of beer..
I have the same sort of routine with my Fermenters and AG gear also, like anything, look after it properly and it will last you a long while and make the process easier everytime..
Cheers