"George" <newzgroupzN0_SPAM_PLEAZE@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> Ah well the beer will be interesting then. Had to go ahead and barrel it
> before you posted. The initial taste seems fine and I used a camden
> mixture to wash everything for the fermenting process. It was just a kit
> so if it doesn't work out I haven't lost much. A friend says 1 cap of
> Domestos, (strong bleach) to a gallon of water is ok so may do that in
> future.
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If you only have access to bleach, it will work fine, but you must rinse
like there is no tomorrow or you will taste it in your beer (it doesn't take
much). Idophor on the otherhand does not need rinsing at all. You dilute a
couple of capfuls in 5 gallons and you are set. It costs about $12 per
liter and it will go a very long way. So, in the end, it is cheaper than
bleach. Keep in mind that Idophor does not clean, it just sanitizes.
Bleach, One-step and others will do this for you nicely however.

Tom Veldhouse