King Ruddager Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 That's what she said!! Anyway, there's bits of caramalt husk and etc all through my bag. Im going through a process of rinsing, drying, shaking, re-rinsing, etc. Is there a better way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 What sort of bag is it? I have one of those big nylon grain bags for BIAB, usually I just hang it on the clothes line and attack it with the hose, works really well. But yeah, you may not be able to do that with yours depending on what sort of bag it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have a big nylon grain bag like Kelsey and usually just hose it, paying particular attention to the seams. And occasionally after hosing I will toss it in the washing machine. Some of the smaller grain bags are a bit flimsy. The small bag I had for steeping grains was just rinsed under the tap. If you are having trouble cleaning it then you could try soaking it in nappisan overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ruddager Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Mine is similar to this one: http://www.westbrew.com.au/showProduct/Home+Brewing/Hops/510019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ruddager Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Another question ... is it ok to throw it in the fermenter when I sanitise it? Is that even necessary given that, when the bag is removed, everything that remains is going to be boiled for an hour anyway? I'm using Coopers sanitiser for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm sure there's no harm in doing that, but as you say, the remaining liquid is being boiled anyway so it probably isn't necessary. It's for that reason that I don't sanitise my grain bag or hop sock when I make a batch, I just give them a clean off and dry on the clothes line for use next time. I do check them for bits of crap and rinse off before use if necessary as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I use a similar style of bag as well for steeping grains. To clean it I just do as Hairy and Otto have said, making sure to remove all of the husk etc. I usually turn it inside out a couple of times under the tap as well to make sure everything is gone. I figure there is less chance of any nasties get into it between uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEoin Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I always wash my sack thoroughly. Keeping your sack clean is very important . SWMBO mentioned that if i don't give my sack a good scrubbing, it adds some undesirable lingering flavors[innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I always wash my sack thoroughly. Keeping your sack clean is very important . SWMBO mentioned that if i don't give my sack a good scrubbing, it adds some undesirable lingering flavors[innocent] a reliable source of yeast though[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEoin Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I wouldn't be too concerned about yeast on the grain bag, but defininitley for a hop bag, especially if you weigh them down with something like glass balls (aka marbles, glassy allys) I'm not sure if there's any real benefit to that, however some people like to get their sack right into the action and using gravity and the balls is a good tactic. The problem is that your sack ends up spending a lot of time near the bottom, and this kind of exposure can lead to a pretty heavy concentration of yeast. Obviously, your balls should be sterile to avoid passing unwanted infections. (which can gestate for up to 40 weeks, and then ruin your brewing and drinking experience for 18 years or more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I am surprised no one has ever made a bigger one of these. Sure would be easy to clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 if i don't give my sack a good scrubbing' date=' it adds some undesirable lingering flavors[innocent'] fair enough Eoin, but it goes both ways, too much unwanted yeast can also detract from a desirable mouth feel[innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEoin Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 if i don't give my sack a good scrubbing' date=' it adds some undesirable lingering flavors[innocent'] fair enough Eoin, but it goes both ways, too much unwanted yeast can also detract from a desirable mouth feel[innocent] I totally agree. And head retention can be a bit lacking too. There's nothing worse than a fading head. When you think you're getting some good head, but you just can't keep it up the whole way through![crying] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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