DuffBeer1892
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Hi,
I recently purchased a Glass Demijohn Wide Neck (120mm) for the fermentation process.
It did not come with anything to cover the top / mouth / opening. Anyway, they recommended a cork for the lid. They said the new / modern corks should be find. The have a silicon base, so they should be safe for home brewing and last.
Well, I decided to clean it before putting it into use. I used some brew clean solvent and rinsed it off with hot water. When I let it drip dry, I noticed some yellow-ish, orange-ish stuff starting dripping out..?!
Questions and concerns from my perspective:
a.) What do you think, Is this normal with the yellow / orange-ish stuff dripping out?
b.) Is cork safe to use at all?
c.) How long can I expect the cork to last before I need to replace it?
d.) What is the recommended method for clean cork?
e.) What replacement for cork would you recommend?
Cheers,
-Geoff
I recently purchased a Glass Demijohn Wide Neck (120mm) for the fermentation process.
It did not come with anything to cover the top / mouth / opening. Anyway, they recommended a cork for the lid. They said the new / modern corks should be find. The have a silicon base, so they should be safe for home brewing and last.
Well, I decided to clean it before putting it into use. I used some brew clean solvent and rinsed it off with hot water. When I let it drip dry, I noticed some yellow-ish, orange-ish stuff starting dripping out..?!
Questions and concerns from my perspective:
a.) What do you think, Is this normal with the yellow / orange-ish stuff dripping out?
b.) Is cork safe to use at all?
c.) How long can I expect the cork to last before I need to replace it?
d.) What is the recommended method for clean cork?
e.) What replacement for cork would you recommend?
Cheers,
-Geoff
