Display posts from previous
Sort by

Post #2 made 11 years ago
by BobBrews
I would also be wary of giving a place for bacteria growth? A smooth shiny surface gives little area for bacteria to cling too. A scratch in the surface of the kettle is a place for it to start? I will have to read it before babbling further.
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV

http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
    • SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America

Post #3 made 11 years ago
by HbgBill
It works quite well. I'd not be worried about bacteria growth in a kettle.. as there would be no way it could survive boiling.. or am I missing something? In a fermenter, OTOH, could be a problem. That particular pot on the HBT tutorial is already quite rough.. I know cuz I have one :lol:
Bill
Hop Song Brewing-Santa Rosa, California

Post #5 made 11 years ago
by cwier60
nicos00 wrote:Has anybody tried this? I like the idea but I'm also worried about bacteria or making it harder to clean than a shiny surface.
I did it to two kettles. I have brewed ~5 times in one of them and see no ill effects. As JackRussel said, you need to re-passivate the stainless after etching. I think that's explained in the original HBT link. John Palmer also explains passivation in How to Brew. I cleaned thoroughly with Bar Keeper's Friend after etching.

I'm extremely happy with the results. I make sure my pot is level before brewing and then use the etchings for measurements.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Last edited by cwier60 on 17 Jul 2014, 05:20, edited 1 time in total.
    • SVA Brewer With Over 50 Brews From United States of America
Post Reply

Return to “Bags, Mashers, Thermometers, Kettles etc.”

Brewers Online

Brewers browsing this forum: No members and 27 guests