Brewing - water

Cleaning of open ale fermenters

If fermenters are cleaned manually (e.g. ale fermenters in the UK) consider employing brushes or squeegees before wet washing

• Pressure washing will require less water
• Consider china clay paint in ale fermenters
• reduces adhesion of wort solids to vessel walls
• Consider foam or gel detergents for ale fermenters
• reduce water usage
• Clean immediately after processing to avoid hardening of deposits