How Long is a Batch of StarSan Good for?

Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:06 am

I've been using 5 gallon batches of StarSan for a while and I ususally threw it after a full batch of beer, I.E. sanatizing before the primary, at secondary, and at bottling. So far so good. I just aquired some PH strips that got down to 2.8, the kind used for wine, and have recently noticed even though the starsan looks a bit cloudy after 3 uses the PH is below 2.8, I tend to use a little over what it calls for. Can I used this indefinately as long as the PH stays below 3 and make sure my equipment is very thouroughly cleaned with PBW before sanitzing thus not having any organic material enter the StarSan or should I throw it out after a certain number of uses and/or could I just "sweeten"it up by adding a 1/2 oz or so more of straight StarSan to the existing mixture? Just trying to save a few bucks but a spoild batch of beer is alot of time and money compared to another bottle of StarSan. Thanx in advance.

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Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:18 am

From what I remember from the show with 5 Star, as long as the Ph is below 3 it will still sanitize. Keep using it until the Ph is above 3.
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Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:26 pm

Hey Brewnoob

If you listen to the Sanitation show from the archives the guy from 5-star talks about it. The PH does have to be below 3, and the cloudy rule of thumb probably isn't the best. Check out the link here, it has a bit of info and it seems that you can just "sweeten" it up a bit. http://www.fivestarchemicals.com/tech/starsan.pdf

BTW, let me know if you ever want to run to MBC and grab another brew or two. I should have an all-grain APA ready in few weeks and I'll be happy to bring a few.
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